Amazing Grace and Chuck (1987): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1987, Amazing Grace and Chuck is a drama film directed by Mike Newell, running about 114 minutes. “A boy raised a question, a man answered and the world paid attention.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Chuck Murdock, a 12-year-old boy from Montana and son of a military jet pilot, becomes anxious after seeing a Minuteman missile on a school field trip. He protests the existence of nuclear weapons by refusing to play baseball, which results in the forfeit of a Little League game by his team. "Amazing Grace" Smith, a fictional Boston Celtics player, played by NBA star Alex English, decides to join the boy in his protest by resigning from professional basketball. This gives it nationwide coverage, inspiring more pro athletes to join the protest against nuclear weapons. The film reaches a climax when the President of the United States personally meets with Chuck, admiring his resolve but at the same time explaining the practical difficulties of disarmament. Sinister forces, meanwhile, threaten the lives of Amazing Grace and his agent, Lynn.

Who’s in it. Amazing Grace and Chuck stars Joshua Zuehlke as Chuck Murdock, Alex English as Amazing Grace Smith, Jamie Lee Curtis as Lynn Taylor and William Petersen as Russell (as William L. Petersen), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Amazing Grace and Chuck has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Amazing Grace and Chuck page.

If you liked it. Fans of Amazing Grace and Chuck tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.