Respect
“Find out what it means.”
Respect is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies in United Arab Emirates. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.
Where to watch Respect
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Good to know
- Director
- Liesl Tommy
- Release date
- 2021-08-12
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $31,217,372
- Budget
- $55,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Respect — trailer
About Respect
Respect is a 2021 movie in the Drama, Music and History genres, directed by Liesl Tommy, starring Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker and Marlon Wayans. It has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 464 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Respect in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
Cast
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
Hailey Kilgore
Carolyn Franklin
Tate Donovan
John Hammond
Skye Dakota Turner
Aretha Franklin (young)
Heather Headley
Clara Ward
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Respect in United Arab Emirates?+
In United Arab Emirates, Respect is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Respect on Netflix?+
Respect is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.
How long is Respect?+
Respect has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
Who stars in Respect?+
Respect stars Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald and Mary J. Blige.
When did Respect come out?+
Respect is a 2021 movie directed by Liesl Tommy.
What genre is Respect?+
Respect is Drama, Music and History film.
Who directed Respect?+
Respect was directed by Liesl Tommy.
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