I Can Only Imagine (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2018, I Can Only Imagine is a drama and music film directed by Jon Erwin, running about 110 minutes. “The Song You Know. The Story You Don't.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 10-year-old Bart Millard lives with his mother and abusive father Arthur in Texas. One day his mother drops him off at a Christian camp where he meets Shannon. Upon his return from camp, Bart finds his mother has left and movers are removing her belongings. He angrily confronts his father, who denies that his abusiveness was the reason she left. Years later, in high school, Bart and Shannon are dating. Bart plays football to please his father but is injured, breaking both ankles and ending his career. The only elective with openings is music class, so he reluctantly signs up.
Who’s in it. I Can Only Imagine stars Dennis Quaid as Arthur, Cloris Leachman as Memaw, J. Michael Finley as Bart Millard and Brody Rose as Young Bart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, I Can Only Imagine has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $86M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Angel Studios 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 I Can Only Imagine page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Can Only Imagine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Can Only Imagine (2018)?
- In US, I Can Only Imagine is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and Angel Studios, 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 I Can Only Imagine worth watching?
- I Can Only Imagine holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I Can Only Imagine?
- I Can Only Imagine stars Dennis Quaid, Cloris Leachman, J. Michael Finley, Brody Rose and Madeline Carroll.
- When was I Can Only Imagine released?
- I Can Only Imagine was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.