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Respect

Directed by Liesl Tommy
PG-13
2021    2h 25mBiography, Drama,
6.668%95%6.8
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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.

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Cast of Respect

  • Jennifer HudsonAretha Franklin / Executive Producer
  • 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.

Respect Ratings & Reviews

  • Eric BakkeOctober 12, 2024
    Although the concert sequences featuring Jennifer Hudson shine as the standout moments, the overall narrative falls into a fairly predictable pattern, sticking closely to the typical music biopic formula.

Watch Respect Videos

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    RespectTrailer
  • Respect (Trailer 2)
    Respect (Trailer 2)Trailer
  • Respect (Teaser Trailer 2)
    Respect (Teaser Trailer 2)Trailer
  • Respect (International Teaser Trailer 1)
    Respect (International Teaser Trailer 1)Trailer
  • Respect (International Teaser Trailer 2)
    Respect (International Teaser Trailer 2)Trailer
  • Liesl Tommy On The Story
    Liesl Tommy On The StoryBehind the Scenes
  • Scott Bernstein On The Story
    Scott Bernstein On The StoryBehind the Scenes
  • Mary J. Blige On Dinah Washington
    Mary J. Blige On Dinah WashingtonBehind the Scenes
  • Jonathan Glickman On Aretha's Music
    Jonathan Glickman On Aretha's MusicBehind the Scenes
  • The Queen's Court (Cast Featurette)
    The Queen's Court (Cast Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Stacey Sher On Aretha's Singular Voice
    Stacey Sher On Aretha's Singular VoiceBehind the Scenes
  • Jennifer Hudson Becomes Aretha Franklin
    Jennifer Hudson Becomes Aretha FranklinBehind the Scenes
  • Marc Maron On His Character Jerry Wexler
    Marc Maron On His Character Jerry WexlerBehind the Scenes
  • Jennifer Hudson On Playing Her Ideal Role
    Jennifer Hudson On Playing Her Ideal RoleBehind the Scenes
  • Audra McDonald On Working With Young Aretha
    Audra McDonald On Working With Young ArethaBehind the Scenes
  • Albert Jones On His Character Ken Cunningham
    Albert Jones On His Character Ken CunninghamBehind the Scenes
  • Skye Dakota Turner On Her Singing Experience
    Skye Dakota Turner On Her Singing ExperienceBehind the Scenes
  • Leroy McClain On His Character Cecil Franklin
    Leroy McClain On His Character Cecil FranklinBehind the Scenes
  • Kimberly Scott On Playing Aretha's Grandmother
    Kimberly Scott On Playing Aretha's GrandmotherBehind the Scenes
  • Hailey Kilgore On Her Character Carolyn Franklin
    Hailey Kilgore On Her Character Carolyn FranklinBehind the Scenes

 

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Respect Trivia

Respect was released on August 12, 2021.

Respect was directed by Liesl Tommy.

Respect has a runtime of 2 hr 25 min.

Respect was produced by Jonathan Glickman, Scott Bernstein, Harvey Mason Jr..

The key characters in Respect are Aretha Franklin (Jennifer Hudson), C. L. Franklin (Forest Whitaker), Ted White (Marlon Wayans).

Respect is rated PG-13.

Respect is a Biography, Drama, History film.

Respect has an audience rating of 9.5 out of 10.

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