Respect (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2021, Respect is a drama, music, history and documentary film directed by Liesl Tommy, running about 145 minutes. “The queen arrives.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
Who’s in it. Respect stars Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin, Forest Whitaker as C. L. Franklin, Marlon Wayans as Ted White and Audra McDonald as Barbara Franklin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Respect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Respect page.
If you liked it. Fans of Respect tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Respect (2021)?
- In US, Respect is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Respect worth watching?
- Respect holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Respect?
- Respect stars Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald and Mary J. Blige.
- When was Respect released?
- Respect was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.