Respect

Synopsis

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

Details

Director

Liesl Tommy

Release

August 12, 2021

Status

Released

Country

United States of America, Canada

Network

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Runtime

2h 25m

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Where to watch

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Cast

• 
  Jennifer Hudson

  Aretha Franklin
• 
  Forest Whitaker

  C. L. Franklin
• 
  Marlon Wayans

  Ted White
• 
  Audra McDonald

  Barbara Franklin
• 
  Mary J. Blige

  Dinah Washington
• 
  Marc Maron

  Jerry Wexler
• 
  Tituss Burgess

  Reverend Dr. James Cleveland
• 
  Saycon Sengbloh

  Erma Franklin
• 
  Hailey Kilgore

  Carolyn Franklin
• 
  Tate Donovan

  John Hammond
• 
  Skye Dakota Turner

  Aretha Franklin (young)
• 
  Heather Headley

  Clara Ward

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