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Amazing Grace

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In 18th-century England, House of Commons member William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd) and his close friend and a future prime minister, William Pitt (Benedict Cumberbatch), begin a lengthy battle to abolish Great Britain's slave trade. Though Wilberforce's legislation is soundly defeated in 1791, his growing affection for Barbara Spooner (Romola Garai) inspires him to take up the fight once more.
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Amazing Grace is your quintessential historical biopic: stately, noble, and with plenty of electrifying performances.

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David Fear Time Out 09/22/2007
2/6
It's neither amazing nor graceful. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 09/22/2007
2/5
A decent cast under Michael Apted's direction does its best, but it's dull, naive and dramatically inert. Go to Full Review Nathan Rabin AV Club 09/22/2007
B
Apted's unexpected crowd-pleaser is inspirational, but also surprisingly entertaining. Go to Full Review Joanne Laurier World Socialist Web Site 09/02/2020
Amazing Grace fails to explain the different social interests lined up against slavery, for many of whom, manufacturers and others, the question was hardly a moral one. Go to Full Review Kaleem Aftab The List 11/03/2018
2/5
Alas, the subject matter is far more interesting than the execution... It's a film bogged down with staid dialogue that reeks of horse manure. Go to Full Review Adam Hochschild The New York Review of Books 08/23/2018
In a year that offers the occasion for a deeper and richer look at British slavery and abolition, it is a pity that artists of the caliber of Michael Apted and Steven Knight lent their talents to a tamely traditional and misleading film. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 30 Amazing Grace is a genuinely enjoyable film that makes for a fun watch from start to finish. It has a warm energy, strong performances, and a sense of heart that keeps it engaging throughout. Even when it leans into its more familiar beats, it still feels easy to connect with because the film is so earnest and well put together. What really makes it work is the overall charm. The story is uplifting, the pace moves well, and there is a comfort to the way everything comes together. It is the kind of movie that may not try to be flashy, but it still leaves a solid impression because it is made with care. Overall, Amazing Grace is an entertaining and worthwhile watch. It is not perfect, but it is definitely a fun film with a lot to like. 7/10. See more Angie S @MonTexan Feb 7 Wonderful & beautiful movie, should have the highest ratings of any movie. Great lesson. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jan 16 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more e11e T @RT83150167 06/26/2025 Pure white wash with a layer of gloss on top. See Kehinde Andrew's analysis of this film in his book 'White Psychosis'. See more Chris P @RT06285801 12/29/2024 An all around great movie full of inspiration! See more Dylpickle08 T @RT50423702 08/10/2024 An inspiring biopic about how one man can make a difference by going against the grain of society and always doing the right thing. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Apted

Director

Romola Garai

Barbara Spooner

Benedict Cumberbatch

William Pitt

Albert Finney

John Newton

Michael Gambon

Lord Charles Fox

Rufus Sewell

Thomas Clarkson

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Synopsis In 18th-century England, House of Commons member William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd) and his close friend and a future prime minister, William Pitt (Benedict Cumberbatch), begin a lengthy battle to abolish Great Britain's slave trade. Though Wilberforce's legislation is soundly defeated in 1791, his growing affection for Barbara Spooner (Romola Garai) inspires him to take up the fight once more.
Director
Michael Apted
Producer
Edward R. Pressman, Terrence Malick, Patricia Heaton, David Hunt, Ken Wales
Screenwriter
Steven Knight
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co
Roadside Attractions, Samuel Goldwyn Films
Rating
PG (Thematic Material|Mild Language)
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 23, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$21.2M
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
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