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Amazing Grace

2006 · Movie · PG · 117 min · ★ 6.9 · 67% critics

Drama

The true story follows a determined British politician as he fights to end the slave trade, facing relentless opposition in Parliament. Supported by allies and guided by his convictions, he keeps pushing for change over many years despite doubt and setbacks.

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Details
Years
2006
Release date
2006-09-16
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
117 min
Critic score
67/100
TMDB rating
6.9/10 (318 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like inspiring historical dramas with moral conviction and parliamentary conflict; Not for you if you dislike heavy topics, get frustrated by shifting timelines, or want a more strictly religious focus, like Shadowlands or Love Comes Softly.

Pros: moving abolition story; strong ensemble cast; strong historical focus | Cons: timeline can confuse; religious motives questioned; some profanity and dress issues

Themes

  • slavery
  • based on true story
  • hymn
  • british history
  • 18th century
  • slave trade
  • amazing grace hymn
  • sea voyage
  • 19th century
  • father son relationship

Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Apted