Respect movie poster

Respect

2021 · 2h 25m · Released

PG-13 Drama, Music, History

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

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.8 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Respect

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

Official Trailer
RESPECT | In Theaters Now | MGM Studios
Official Teaser Trailer
Jennifer Hudson is Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin's Got 4 Albums, But No Hits - Extended Preview
RESPECT | The Origin of “Respect” Official Clip | MGM Studios
RESPECT | "Think" Official Clip | MGM Studios
RESPECT | Official Clip: Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin Performs "Respect" | MGM Studios

Top cast and crew

Liesl Tommy Director
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
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Frequently asked questions about Respect

Where can I watch Respect in the United States?

Respect is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Respect?

Respect scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Respect?

Respect stars Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, and Mary J. Blige. Liesl Tommy is the director.

How long is Respect?

Respect runs 2h 25m (145 minutes).

When did Respect come out?

Respect was released on August 12, 2021.

Which studio made Respect?

Respect was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Bron Studios, and One Community in the United States and Canada.

What was the budget for Respect?

Respect was made on a budget of $55,000,000.

How much did Respect make at the box office?

Respect grossed $31,217,372 worldwide, against a budget of $55,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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