Respect

Directed by Liesl Tommy
2021    2h 25m    PG-13
Biography, Drama, History,
6.668%95%
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.
Cast of Respect
  • Jennifer HudsonAretha Franklin
  • Forest WhitakerC. L. Franklin
  • Marlon WayansTed White
  • Audra McDonaldBarbara Franklin
  • Mary J. BligeDinah Washington
  • Marc MaronJerry Wexler
  • Tituss BurgessReverend Dr. James Cleveland
  • Saycon SengblohErma Franklin
  • Hailey KilgoreCarolyn Franklin
  • Tate DonovanJohn Hammond
  • Skye Dakota TurnerAretha Franklin (young)
  • Heather HeadleyClara Ward
  • Leroy McClainCecil Franklin
  • Lodric D. CollinsSmokey Robinson
  • Brenda Nicole MoorerBrenda Franklin
  • Brandon GilpinTeenager
  • Tangela LargeGrieving Mother
  • Albert JonesKen Cunningham
  • Myk WatfordRick Hall
  • Gilbert Glenn BrownMartin Luther King Jr.
  • Kimberly ScottMama Franklin
  • Nevaeh MooreYoung Carolyn
  • Victoria Paige WatkinsTeen #2
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  • Respect
    RespectTrailer
  • Respect (Trailer 2)
    Respect (Trailer 2)Trailer
  • Respect (Teaser Trailer 2)
    Respect (Teaser Trailer 2)Trailer
  • Respect (International Teaser Trailer 1)
    Respect (International Teaser Trailer 1)Trailer
  • Respect (International Teaser Trailer 2)
    Respect (International Teaser Trailer 2)Trailer
  • Respect: Liesl Tommy On The Story
    Respect: Liesl Tommy On The StoryBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Scott Bernstein On The Story
    Respect: Scott Bernstein On The StoryBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Mary J. Blige On Dinah Washington
    Respect: Mary J. Blige On Dinah WashingtonBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Jonathan Glickman On Aretha's Music
    Respect: Jonathan Glickman On Aretha's MusicBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: The Queen's Court (Cast Featurette)
    Respect: The Queen's Court (Cast Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Respect: Stacey Sher On Aretha's Singular Voice
    Respect: Stacey Sher On Aretha's Singular VoiceBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Marc Maron On His Character Jerry Wexler
    Respect: Marc Maron On His Character Jerry WexlerBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Jennifer Hudson On Playing Her Ideal Role
    Respect: Jennifer Hudson On Playing Her Ideal RoleBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Audra McDonald On Working With Young Aretha
    Respect: Audra McDonald On Working With Young ArethaBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Albert Jones On His Character Ken Cunningham
    Respect: Albert Jones On His Character Ken CunninghamBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Skye Dakota Turner On Her Singing Experience
    Respect: Skye Dakota Turner On Her Singing ExperienceBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Leroy McClain On His Character Cecil Franklin
    Respect: Leroy McClain On His Character Cecil FranklinBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Kimberly Scott On Playing Aretha's Grandmother
    Respect: Kimberly Scott On Playing Aretha's GrandmotherBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Hailey Kilgore On Her Character Carolyn Franklin
    Respect: Hailey Kilgore On Her Character Carolyn FranklinBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Marlon Wayans On The Character He Plays Ted White
    Respect: Marlon Wayans On The Character He Plays Ted WhiteBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Saycon Sengbloh On Playing C.L. Franklin's Daughter
    Respect: Saycon Sengbloh On Playing C.L. Franklin's DaughterBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Jennifer Hudson Becomes Aretha Franklin (Featurette)
    Respect: Jennifer Hudson Becomes Aretha Franklin (Featurette)Behind the Scenes
  • Respect: Forest Whitaker On The Character He Plays C.L. Franklin
    Respect: Forest Whitaker On The Character He Plays C.L. FranklinBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Gilbert Glenn Brown On Portraying Martin Luther King, Jr.
    Respect: Gilbert Glenn Brown On Portraying Martin Luther King, Jr.Behind the Scenes
  • Respect: Harvey Mason Jr. On Jennifer Hudson's Relationship With Aretha
    Respect: Harvey Mason Jr. On Jennifer Hudson's Relationship With ArethaBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Tracey Scott Wilson On Aretha Growing Up Around Musical Geniuses
    Respect: Tracey Scott Wilson On Aretha Growing Up Around Musical GeniusesBehind the Scenes
  • Respect: Think
    Respect: ThinkScene
  • Respect: The Origin Of 'Respect'
    Respect: The Origin Of 'Respect'Scene
  • Respect: Jennifer Hudson As Aretha Franklin Performs 'Respect'
    Respect: Jennifer Hudson As Aretha Franklin Performs 'Respect'Scene

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