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.
Acting
Dennis Quaid's terrifying-to-tender transformation carries the whole film.
Writing
The songwriting scene where Bart finally cracks—devastatingly earned.
Score
Obviously. The title track's deployment is shamelessly effective.
Director
Jon Erwin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
J. Michael Finley had never acted on screen before this—he was a Broadway performer who got the role partly because he could actually sing like Bart Millard.
The real Bart Millard has said his father never actually said 'I can only imagine'—the line came from his grandmother at Arthur's funeral, but the movie condensed it for dramatic punch.
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This is a great movie, I recommend watching it with a loved one and a box of tissues
@kevinv2302 7
This movie was so beautiful. Can't recommend it enough!
@someblonde5289 3
This was the Best Christian Movie I’ve ever seen My rating for this Movie: I Can Only Imagine (2018 Movie) - 👍 5/5 👍
@brianrose8772 11
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