Movie

I Can Only Imagine

“The song you know. The story you don't.”

★ 7.5(500)20181h 50m

I Can Only Imagine is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Angel Studios and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin
Release date: 2018-02-14
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Box office: $86,086,881
Budget: $7,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Kevin Downes Productions
Part of: I Can Only Imagine Collection

I Can Only Imagine — trailer

About I Can Only Imagine

I Can Only Imagine is a 2018 movie in the Music and Drama genres, directed by Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin, starring J. Michael Finley, Madeline Carroll and Dennis Quaid. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 500 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Can Only Imagine in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

J. Michael Finley

Bart Millard

Madeline Carroll

Shannon

Dennis Quaid

Arthur

Trace Adkins

Brickell

Cloris Leachman

Memaw

Jason Burkey

Mike

Mark Furze

Nathan

Randy McDowell

Jim

Cole Marcus

Robbie

Alexander Dominguez

Kent

Brody Rose

Young Bart

Taegen Burns

Young Shannon

Themes & keywords

musiciantexasabusive fatherredemptionbased on true storysinger-songwriterfather son relationshipchristian filmchristian faithindependent filmclichécontemporary christian musicbiographical drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Can Only Imagine in United States?+

In United States, you can stream I Can Only Imagine on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Angel Studios and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex.

Is I Can Only Imagine on Netflix?+

Yes — I Can Only Imagine is available to stream on Netflix in United States.

How long is I Can Only Imagine?+

I Can Only Imagine has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in I Can Only Imagine?+

I Can Only Imagine stars J. Michael Finley, Madeline Carroll, Dennis Quaid, Trace Adkins and Cloris Leachman.

When did I Can Only Imagine come out?+

I Can Only Imagine is a 2018 movie directed by Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin.

What genre is I Can Only Imagine?+

I Can Only Imagine is Music and Drama film.

Who directed I Can Only Imagine?+

I Can Only Imagine was directed by Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin.