Respect

2021    2h 25m    PG-13
Biography, Drama,
6.668%95%68%
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.
Directed By
Liesl Tommy
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Bron Studios,
Cast of Respect
  • Jennifer HudsonAretha Franklin
  • Forest WhitakerC. L. Franklin
  • Marlon WayansTed White
  • Audra McDonaldBarbara Franklin
  • Mary J. BligeDinah Washington
  • Marc MaronJerry Wexler
  • Tituss BurgessReverend Dr. James Cleveland
  • Saycon SengblohErma Franklin
  • Hailey KilgoreCarolyn Franklin
  • Tate DonovanJohn Hammond
  • Skye Dakota TurnerAretha Franklin (young)
  • Heather HeadleyClara Ward
  • Leroy McClainCecil Franklin
  • Lodric D. CollinsSmokey Robinson
  • Brenda Nicole MoorerBrenda Franklin
  • Brandon GilpinTeenager
  • Tangela LargeGrieving Mother
  • Albert JonesKen Cunningham
  • Myk WatfordRick Hall
  • Gilbert Glenn BrownMartin Luther King Jr.
  • Kimberly ScottMama Franklin
  • Nevaeh MooreYoung Carolyn
  • Victoria Paige WatkinsTeen #2
Respect Reviews
Watch Respect Videos
  • Respect
  • Respect (Trailer 2)
  • Respect (UK Trailer 1)
  • Respect (Teaser Trailer 2)
  • Respect (Australia Trailer 1)
  • Respect (New Zealand Trailer 1)
  • Respect (Australia Teaser Trailer 1)
  • Respect (International Teaser Trailer 1)
  • Respect (International Teaser Trailer 2)
  • Respect: Liesl Tommy On The Story
  • Respect: First Look (UK Featurette)
  • Respect: Scott Bernstein On The Story
  • Respect: Mary J. Blige On Dinah Washington
  • Respect: The Queen's Court (UK Featurette)
  • Respect: Jonathan Glickman On Aretha's Music
  • Respect: The Queen's Court (Cast Featurette)
  • Respect: Stacey Sher On Aretha's Singular Voice
  • Respect: Marc Maron On His Character Jerry Wexler
  • Respect: Jennifer Hudson On Playing Her Ideal Role
  • Respect: Audra McDonald On Working With Young Aretha
  • Respect: Albert Jones On His Character Ken Cunningham
  • Respect: Skye Dakota Turner On Her Singing Experience
  • Respect: Leroy McClain On His Character Cecil Franklin
  • Respect: Kimberly Scott On Playing Aretha's Grandmother
  • Respect: Hailey Kilgore On Her Character Carolyn Franklin
  • Respect: Marlon Wayans On The Character He Plays Ted White
  • Respect: Saycon Sengbloh On Playing C.L. Franklin's Daughter
  • Respect: Jennifer Hudson Becomes Aretha Franklin (Featurette)
  • Respect: Forest Whitaker On The Character He Plays C.L. Franklin
  • Respect: Gilbert Glenn Brown On Portraying Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • Respect: Harvey Mason Jr. On Jennifer Hudson's Relationship With Aretha
  • Respect: Tracey Scott Wilson On Aretha Growing Up Around Musical Geniuses
  • Respect: Think
  • Respect: The Origin Of 'Respect'
  • Respect: Aretha Interpreta Respect (Spain)
  • Respect: Aretha Performs Respect (Netherlands)
  • Respect: Concierto En Vivo (Latin America Market)
  • Respect: Aretha Chante Respect En Concert (France)
  • Respect: Jennifer Hudson As Aretha Franklin Performs 'Respect'
  • Respect: Jennifer Hudson As Aretha Franklin Performs 'Respect' (UK)

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