Amazing Grace
A principled British parliamentarian draws on faith, friendship, and love to challenge the political power protecting slavery.
Overview
A passionate crusader fights against the dark legacy of slavery, inspired by love and friendship.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- earnest
- sincere
- noble
- history film night
- period drama viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film stately, historically accurate, and supported by strong performances, while acknowledging its conventional biopic form.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story follows parliamentarian William Wilberforce and his abolitionist campaign through dramatized events in his life.
Wilberforce’s relationship with Barbara Spooner gives him emotional support and renewed energy for abolition.
The film depicts late-eighteenth-century British parliamentary life and the campaign against the slave trade.
Wilberforce faces public indifference and moneyed opposition defending the slave trade.
Films like Amazing Grace, and why
Lincoln
historical biographical drama centered on moral conviction, political reform, and abolitionist struggle
Gandhi
earnest period biopic about an idealistic reformer confronting entrenched institutions and public indifference
The King's Speech
British historical drama combining political maneuvering, social injustice, and principled resistance
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Release Date
- 2007-02-23
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (332)
Cast
- Ioan Gruffudd
- Romola Garai
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Albert Finney
- Michael Gambon
- Rufus Sewell
- Youssou N'Dour
- Ciarán Hinds
- Toby Jones
- Nicholas Farrell
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Angel Studios
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Amazing Grace about?
- A principled British parliamentarian draws on faith, friendship, and love to challenge the political power protecting slavery.
- What is Amazing Grace like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Amazing Grace as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Amazing Grace violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Amazing Grace as mild.
- What did critics think of Amazing Grace?
- Critics generally found the film stately, historically accurate, and supported by strong performances, while acknowledging its conventional biopic form.
- Which films are like Amazing Grace?
- Films with a similar feel include Lincoln, Gandhi, and The King's Speech.
- How long is Amazing Grace?
- Amazing Grace runs 117 minutes.
- Where can I watch Amazing Grace?
- In United States, Amazing Grace streams on Angel Studios.
