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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 87.2 / 100
2018·Biography / Drama / Family·1h 50m

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE

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

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.

Above the Line
Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin·DirectorBrent McCorkle·WriterJon Erwin·WriterKristopher S. Kimlin·Director of PhotographyAndrew Erwin·Editor
Cast
J. Michael Finley·Bart MillardDennis Quaid·ArthurCloris Leachman·MemawBrody Rose·Young BartMadeline Carroll·ShannonGianna Simone·Dr. AvondaleKevin Downes·SingletonJason Burkey·MikeRhoda Griffis·JenTanya Clarke·Adele
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 2
Andrew Erwin·DirectorJon Erwin·Director
Writing· 2
Brent McCorkle·WriterJon Erwin·Writer
Camera· 1
Kristopher S. Kimlin·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Andrew Erwin·EditorBrent McCorkle·Editor
Production· 1
Kevin Downes·Producer
By the Numbers
87.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
67%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$86M
ROI 112895%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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3 colors
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Mood
Inspirational
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
GuitarMicrophoneHatGlasses
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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