Andres Gomez
7/10The cut is a little bit tangled making hard to follow every hop in time. Otherwise, script and photography are good and the cast does a good job.
Reviewed on October 21, 2014
Amazing Grace(2006)
Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget.
6.9(331)1h 57m2006-09-16
Drama
Amazing Grace Synopsis
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.
Amazing Grace (2006) is a drama film directed by Michael Apted, released on September 16, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai, Benedict Cumberbatch and Albert Finney. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 331 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Apted
- Writers:
- Steven Knight
- Producers:
- Terrence Malick, Ken Wales, Edward R. Pressman
- Cinematographer:
- Remi Adefarasin
- Composer:
- David Arnold
- Production:
- Samuel Goldwyn Films, Roadside Attractions, Bristol Bay Productions, Ingenious Media
- Revenue:
- $32,120,360
- Status:
- Released
Amazing Grace (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Amazing Grace before you stream it.
Amazing Grace Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ioan Gruffudd
as William Wilberforce
Romola Garai
as Barbara Spooner
Benedict Cumberbatch
as William Pitt
Albert Finney
as John Newton
Michael Gambon
as Lord Charles Fox
Rufus Sewell
as Thomas Clarkson
Youssou N'Dour
as Olaudah Equiano
Ciarán Hinds
as Lord Tarleton
Toby Jones
as Duke of Clarence
Nicholas Farrell
as Henry Thornton
Sylvestra Le Touzel
as Marianne Thornton
Jeremy Swift
as Richard the Butler
Key crew
Directed by Michael Apted, written by Steven Knight, produced by Terrence Malick, Ken Wales and Edward R. Pressman.
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Amazing Grace Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 331 ratings.
CinemaSerf
6/10Aside from a few charismatic scenes from Sir Michael Gambon as the sagely if rather devious Foreign Secretary Lord Edward Fox, the rest of this really struggles to elevate itself from the doldrums of it's rather dreary cast. It possibly doesn't help that much of the drama is set in a wet and gloomy 19th century England but Ioan Gruffudd as the pioneering abolitionist William Wilberforce comes across as weedy and…
Reviewed on January 7, 2023
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Amazing Grace – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Amazing Grace online?
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Amazing Grace (2006) is available to stream on Angel Studios, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Amazing Grace?
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The main cast of Amazing Grace (2006) includes Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai, Benedict Cumberbatch, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon. The film was directed by Michael Apted. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Amazing Grace released?
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Amazing Grace was released on September 16, 2006 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Amazing Grace worth watching?
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Amazing Grace (2006) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 331 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Amazing Grace?
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