Best on Prime Video: Respect Watch Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to Respect, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Respect (2021) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Find out what it means.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin; Forest Whitaker as C. L. Franklin; Marlon Wayans as Ted White; Audra McDonald as Barbara Franklin; Mary J. Blige as Dinah Washington; Marc Maron as Jerry Wexler; Tituss Burgess as Reverend Dr. James Cleveland; Saycon Sengbloh as Erma Franklin
About Respect
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Respect?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Respect?
Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin; Forest Whitaker as C. L. Franklin; Marlon Wayans as Ted White; Audra McDonald as Barbara Franklin; Mary J. Blige as Dinah Washington; Marc Maron as Jerry Wexler; Tituss Burgess as Reverend Dr. James Cleveland; Saycon Sengbloh as Erma Franklin
Is this Respect guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



