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Amazing Grace (2006)

PG · 2006-09-16 · 1h 57m · EN
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Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget.

The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his minister urges him to see the cause through.

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Steven KnightWriterMichael AptedDirector
Box office
$32.1M

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Ioan GruffuddIoan GruffuddWilliam WilberforceRomola GaraiRomola GaraiBarbara SpoonerBenedict CumberbatchBenedict CumberbatchWilliam PittAlbert FinneyAlbert FinneyJohn NewtonMichael GambonMichael GambonLord Charles FoxRufus SewellRufus SewellThomas ClarksonYoussou N'DourYoussou N'DourOlaudah EquianoCiarán HindsCiarán HindsLord TarletonToby JonesToby JonesDuke of ClarenceNicholas FarrellNicholas FarrellHenry ThorntonSylvestra Le TouzelSylvestra Le TouzelMarianne ThorntonJeremy SwiftJeremy SwiftRichard the Butler

Keywords

Father son relationshipBased on a true story19th centuryHistoryBritish history18th centurySlavery1790sSea voyageHymnSlave tradeAmazing grace hymn1780sBased on true story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityFather Son Relationship · Based On A True Story · 19th CenturyDialogue densityDramaDirector preference73568Actor preference901 · 109232 · 4113Country preferenceUs

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What is Amazing Grace about?

The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his minister urges him to see the cause through.

How long is Amazing Grace?

Amazing Grace has a runtime of 117 minutes.