Amazing Grace (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2006, Amazing Grace is a drama film directed by Michael Apted, running about 117 minutes. “Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his minister urges him to see the cause through.
Who’s in it. Amazing Grace stars Ioan Gruffudd as William Wilberforce, Romola Garai as Barbara Spooner, Benedict Cumberbatch as William Pitt and Albert Finney as John Newton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Amazing Grace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $32.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Angel Studios and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amazing Grace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amazing Grace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amazing Grace (2006)?
- In US, Amazing Grace is available to stream on Angel Studios, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Amazing Grace worth watching?
- Amazing Grace holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amazing Grace?
- Amazing Grace stars Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai, Benedict Cumberbatch, Albert Finney and Michael Gambon.
- When was Amazing Grace released?
- Amazing Grace was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.