# I Can Only Imagine (2018)

> A singer-songwriter's painful Texas upbringing becomes the emotional and spiritual source of his breakthrough Christian anthem.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/321846

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Music, Drama
- Director: Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin
- Cast: J. Michael Finley, Madeline Carroll, Dennis Quaid, Trace Adkins, Cloris Leachman, Jason Burkey, Mark Furze, Randy McDowell
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6450186/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, nostalgic, devotional, inspirational viewing, music movie night

## Synopsis

A young boy's journey through pain and music leads to unexpected redemption.

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