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Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

Drama · 2006

The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his minister urges him to see the cause through.

Movie details

Amazing Grace

“Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget.”

2006 Drama 1h 57m

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6.9 / 10

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The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his minister urges him to see the cause through.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Amazing Grace?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Michael Apted

Written by

Steven Knight

Ioan Gruffudd

Ioan Gruffudd

William Wilberforce

Romola Garai

Romola Garai

Barbara Spooner

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

William Pitt

Albert Finney

Albert Finney

John Newton

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Lord Charles Fox

Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell

Thomas Clarkson

Youssou N'Dour

Youssou N'Dour

Olaudah Equiano

Court is in session

Put Amazing Grace on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.