I Can Only Imagine

Feb 14, 2018

1h 50m

★ 7.5

The song you know. The story you don't.

Overview

Growing up in Greenville, Texas, Bart Millard suffers physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his father, Arthur. When Arthur becomes terminally ill, he finds redemption by embracing his faith and rediscovering his love for his son. Years later, Bart's troubled childhood and mended relationship with his dad inspires him to write the hit song "I Can Only Imagine" as singer of the Christian band MercyMe.

Genres

Music

Drama

Production Companies

Kevin Downes Productions

Mission Pictures International

City on a Hill Productions

Imagine Rights

LD Entertainment

I Can Only Imagine Trailers

Cast

Bart Millard

J. Michael Finley

Arthur

Dennis Quaid

Memaw

Cloris Leachman

Young Bart

Brody Rose

Shannon

Madeline Carroll

Dr. Avondale

Gianna Simone

Singleton

Kevin Downes

Mike

Jason Burkey

Jen

Rhoda Griffis

Adele

Tanya Clarke

Amy Grant

Nicole DuPort

Mrs. Fincher

Priscilla C. Shirer

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