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Respect

Name: Respect
Director: Liesl Tommy
Genre: Drama, Music, History
Released: 2021-08-12
Duration: 145 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Mary J. Blige

2021 · 2h 25m · Drama, Music, History

IMDb 6.6 Metacritic 61 RT 68%

Respect is a solid but unspectacular biopic that coasts on Jennifer Hudson's powerhouse performance and Aretha's legendary catalog. The story hits the expected beats without much spark, and the mixed reviews reflect a film that's competent but uninspired—skip it unless you're a devoted Aretha devotee or Hudson completist.

Plot

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

Director: Liesl Tommy

Cast: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Mary J. Blige

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