I Can Only Imagine

Name: I Can Only Imagine
Genre: Music, Drama
Released: 2018-02-14
Duration: 1 h 50 min
Cast: J. Michael Finley, Madeline Carroll, Dennis Quaid, Trace Adkins, Cloris Leachman

2018, English. Directed by Andrew Erwin & Jon Erwin.

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.

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Runtime: 1h 50m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG

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I Can Only Imagine is streaming on Angel Studios and Lionsgate+ in India.

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Released: 14 February 2018
Country: United States of America
Written by: Brent McCorkle, Jon Erwin, Alex Cramer
Budget: $7M
Box office: $86M

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I Can Only Imagine is based on a true story.

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What comes after I Can Only Imagine?

Next in the series: I Can Only Imagine 2 (2026).

Is I Can Only Imagine worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 517 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is I Can Only Imagine?

I Can Only Imagine runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).

Does I Can Only Imagine have a post-credits scene?

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I Can Only Imagine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

I Can Only Imagine is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is I Can Only Imagine on?

I Can Only Imagine is streaming on Angel Studios and Lionsgate+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like I Can Only Imagine?

If you liked I Can Only Imagine, try I Can Only Imagine 2, Do You Believe?, God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness.

Who directed I Can Only Imagine?

I Can Only Imagine (2018) was directed by Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin and stars J. Michael Finley, Madeline Carroll, Dennis Quaid.

What is I Can Only Imagine based on?

I Can Only Imagine is based on a true story.