Movies Like I Can Only Imagine: Genre and Cast Guide

I Can Only Imagine (2018) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The song you know. The story you don't.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Angel Studios, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

J. Michael Finley as Bart Millard; Madeline Carroll as Shannon; Dennis Quaid as Arthur; Trace Adkins as Brickell; Cloris Leachman as Memaw; Jason Burkey as Mike; Mark Furze as Nathan; Randy McDowell as Jim

About I Can Only Imagine

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.

More like I Can Only Imagine

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• Back to Black
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.