Respect

Where to Watch Respect (2021) (Legally)

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Aug 12, 2021 US 145 min M
6.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
465 votes
Drama Music History
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (2021), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Drama, Music, History blend, with a runtime close to 145 minutes.

Cast highlights include Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

pop singer, biography, african american history, african american, african american musician

Official trailer

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Plot

The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

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Main cast

Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson
as Aretha Franklin
Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
as C. L. Franklin
Marlon Wayans
Marlon Wayans
as Ted White
Audra McDonald
Audra McDonald
as Barbara Franklin
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
as Dinah Washington
Marc Maron
Marc Maron
as Jerry Wexler
Tituss Burgess
Tituss Burgess
as Reverend Dr. James Cleveland
Saycon Sengbloh
Saycon Sengbloh
as Erma Franklin
Hailey Kilgore
Hailey Kilgore
as Carolyn Franklin
Tate Donovan
Tate Donovan
as John Hammond