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  • 2018
  • PG
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 50 m
  • 2018
  • PG
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 50 m

Summary I Can Only Imagine - it’s the song that brings ultimate hope to so many … often in the midst of life’s most challenging moments. Amazingly, the song was written in mere minutes by MercyMe lead singer Bart Millard. In reality, those lyrics took a lifetime to craft. Although he found faith at a young age, life wasn’t easy for Bart. He lean...

Directed By: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin

Written By: Bart Millard, Brent McCorkle, Alex Cramer

  • 2018
  • PG
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 50 m
  • 2018
  • PG
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 50 m

I Can Only Imagine

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
30
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 70 User Ratings
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Summary I Can Only Imagine - it’s the song that brings ultimate hope to so many … often in the midst of life’s most challenging moments. Amazingly, the song was written in mere minutes by MercyMe lead singer Bart Millard. In reality, those lyrics took a lifetime to craft. Although he found faith at a young age, life wasn’t easy for Bart. He lean...

Directed By: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin

Written By: Bart Millard, Brent McCorkle, Alex Cramer

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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
30
13% Positive
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38% Mixed
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50% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
30
13% Positive
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38% Mixed
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50% Negative
4 Reviews

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80
Mar 15, 2018
The Erwins pound home their message, but they do with such skill and accomplished filmmaking the movie never becomes heavy-handed or too preachy.
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42
Mar 21, 2018
Art can be affirmation, but affirmation cannot be art.
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80% Positive
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 70 User Ratings
8.0
80% Positive
56 Ratings
11% Mixed
8 Ratings
9% Negative
6 Ratings

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10
Fernsjjf
Jul 11, 2020
They Can Give A Bad Review All They Want. Because This Story Was A Very Emotional, And Bonding Father & Son.
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10
Dostoyevsky3
May 5, 2020
A faith-based production that nails the beauty of the genre through its wonderful story and message that live up to its name.
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40
Aug 14, 2018
For all the faith-based platitudes baked into the script, it has to be conceded that directing brothers Andrew and Jon Erwin steer the ship steadily and draw out sincere and persuasive performances from Finley, who really can sing gloriously well, and Quaid, who even with a now ravaged visage is still just as dangerous, compelling and sexy as ever.
By Leslie Felperin FULL REVIEW
38
Mar 15, 2018
It’s a drab, emotionally flat film.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
30
Mar 16, 2018
The movie has too much on its plate in selling its paint-by-numbers uplift.
By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW
25
Mar 16, 2018
This is an interesting idea, executed with a reductive, tin-eared understanding of what constitutes art to go along with a faith-based movie’s reductive, tin-eared understanding of what constitutes entertainment.
By Jesse Hassenger FULL REVIEW
10
Mar 16, 2018
Like so many faith-based efforts, I Can Only Imagine suffers from a terminal case of self-importance.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
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10
KatMarHar
Oct 18, 2019
This movie conveys a deep storyline which is well dramatised and well produced. The fact that it’s based on a true story adds to its impact. Best to have some tissues with you when watching this but well worth the watch as it has a particularly great ending that is feel good.
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10
thedodik
Apr 7, 2019
I cried through the whole movie. If you want to watch a real movie with a real-life story this is it. Great family movie.
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10
Kamelion99
Jan 6, 2019
An absolutely amazing film that everyone needs to see. It's well acted, beautifully filmed, and tells a meaningful story, which is something few modern films can lay claim to.
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Vitor007
Sep 2, 2018
Innocent and drained at some points, but the excitement and the beautiful story make some atheists convince themselves at the end of this story. Tears are torn, but even so, your mistakes are remarkable. 6.8/10
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Proteus
Mar 16, 2018
Lets say you just painted your bedroom and have a choice of what to do next. You can go see this movie or stay home and watch the paint dry. Staying home will be the more entertaining option.
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Production Company Kevin Downes Productions, Mission Pictures International, City on a Hill Productions, GS Productions (II), Grey Hour Production Services, Imagine Rights, LLC, LD Entertainment, Roadside Attractions, Toy Gun Films
Release Date Mar 16, 2018
Duration 1 h 50 m
Rating PG
Genres
Tagline Based on the untold true story of the multi-platinum song that inspires millions.
Website https://www.facebook.com/icanonlyimaginemovie/
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Awards

MovieGuide Awards
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations
Winnipeg Real to Reel Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
GMA Dove Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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