I Can Only Imagine
“The song you know. The story you don't.”
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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I Can Only Imagine: Home Entertainment TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-30
Top Cast
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J. Michael Finley
Bart Millard
Madeline Carroll
Shannon
Dennis Quaid
Arthur
Trace Adkins
Brickell
Cloris Leachman
Memaw
Jason Burkey
Mike
Mark Furze
Nathan
Randy McDowell
Jim
Cole Marcus
Robbie
Alexander Dominguez
Kent
Brody Rose
Young Bart
Taegen Burns
Young Shannon
J.R. Cacia
Rusty
Tanya Clarke
Adele
Nicole DuPort
Amy Grant
Jake B. Miller
Michael W. Smith
Priscilla C. Shirer
Mrs. Fincher
Gianna Simone
Dr. Avondale
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 81 DaysMarch 16, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 5, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 12, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$86.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
12.3x
+$79.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Cramer, Jon Erwin, Brent McCorkle
- Original Score
- Brent McCorkle
- Original Title
- I Can Only Imagine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $86.1M
- Production Studios
- Kevin Downes Productions, Mission Pictures International, City on a Hill Productions, Imagine Rights, LD Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin
Alex Cramer, Jon Erwin, Brent McCorkle
Brent McCorkle
Kristopher S. Kimlin
Brent McCorkle, Andrew Erwin
Kevin Downes
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Erwin
Director
Andrew Erwin
Director
Brent McCorkle
Editor
Anna Redmon
Costume Design
Jon Erwin
Writer
Andrew Erwin
Editor
Brent McCorkle
Writer
Joseph T. Garrity
Production Design
Kevin Downes
Producer
Kristopher S. Kimlin
Director of Photography
Brent McCorkle
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Can Only Imagine
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What is I Can Only Imagine about?
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.
Who directed I Can Only Imagine?
I Can Only Imagine was directed by Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin.
Who stars in I Can Only Imagine?
The principal cast of I Can Only Imagine includes J. Michael Finley, Madeline Carroll, Dennis Quaid, Trace Adkins, Cloris Leachman.
When was I Can Only Imagine released and how long is it?
I Can Only Imagine was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of I Can Only Imagine?
I Can Only Imagine had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $86.1M at the worldwide box office (12.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for I Can Only Imagine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Can Only Imagine was composed by Brent McCorkle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Can Only Imagine?
I Can Only Imagine holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).