Amazing Grace Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 23, 2005

Amazing Grace

Release Date: Friday, February 23, 2007

Director: Michael Apted

Starring: Romola Garai • Michael Gambon • Rufus Sewell • Ioan Gruffudd • Albert Finney

PG Drama 1 hr, 51 m

5 / 5.0

67% WILL SEE 33% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Based on the life of British anti-slavery crusader William Wilberforce. The story will center on Wilberforce's efforts as a member of Parliament in 18th-century England to end slavery and the slave trade in the British empire. Wilberforce was elected to the House of Commons when he was 21 years old and focused on the issue of slavery, successfully organizing a diverse coalition that went up against the most powerful men of the time.

Drama Historical

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Who stars in Amazing Grace – Cast List

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Romola Garai
One Day, One Life
M
Michael Gambon
The King's Speech, Fantastic Mr. Fox
Rufus Sewell
This Ordinary Thing, The Father
I
Ioan Gruffudd
Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Ava
A
Albert Finney
The Bourne Legacy, Skyfall
Ciaran Hinds
Is This Thing On?, Midwinter Break

Who is making Amazing Grace – Crew List

A look at Amazing Grace behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Michael Apted last helmed Unlocked and 56 Up. The film's writer Steven Knight last penned Maria and Spencer.

Director: Michael Apted
Screenwriter: Steven Knight
Producers: Terrence Malick
Ed Pressman

Studios: Ingenious Media
Production Company: Walden Media

Production – What we know about the Amazing Grace

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Amazing Grace movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language
Runtime: 1 hr, 51 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Amazing Grace Release Date: When was the film released?

Amazing Grace was released in on Friday, February 23 , 2007. There were four other movies released on the same date, including The Number 23, Reno 911: Miami and The Astronaut Farmer.