Respect(2021)
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Synopsis
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
Directed by Liesl Tommy
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Cast
Jennifer Hudson
Aretha Franklin
Forest Whitaker
C. L. Franklin
Marlon Wayans
Ted White
Audra McDonald
Barbara Franklin
Mary J. Blige
Dinah Washington
Marc Maron
Jerry Wexler
Tituss Burgess
Reverend Dr. James Cleveland
Saycon Sengbloh
Erma Franklin
Hailey Kilgore
Carolyn Franklin
Tate Donovan
John Hammond
Skye Dakota Turner
Aretha Franklin (young)
Heather Headley
Clara Ward
Leroy McClain
Cecil Franklin
Lodric D. Collins
Smokey Robinson
Brenda Nicole Moorer
Brenda Franklin
Brandon Gilpin
Teenager
Tangela Large
Grieving Mother
Albert Jones
Ken Cunningham
Respect — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Respect?+
Respect is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Respect come out?+
Respect was released in 2021.
How long is Respect?+
Respect runs for 145 minutes (2 hours and 25 minutes).
Who directed Respect?+
Respect was directed by Liesl Tommy.
Who stars in Respect?+
Respect stars Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald and Mary J. Blige.
Is Respect worth watching?+
Respect holds a 6.8/10 rating from 488 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, music and history.
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