I Can Only Imagine (2018)
February 14, 2018
Music, Drama
1h 50m


The song you know. The story you don't.
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.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Jon Erwin
- 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
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Keywords
- musician
- texas
- abusive father
- redemption
- based on true story
- singer-songwriter
- father son relationship
- christian film
- christian faith
- independent film
- cliché
- contemporary christian music
- biographical drama