Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

By Michael Apted

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 2007-11-13
  • Advisory Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 1h 58min
  • Director: Michael Apted
  • Production Company: Santa Cine
  • Production Country: Argentina
  • iTunes Price: USD 14.99

Description

Based on the true life story of William Wilberforce, a leader of the British abolition movement, Amazing Grace chronicles his epic struggle to pass a law to end the slave trade in the late 18th century. Along the way, Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd) meets intense opposition from members of Parliament who feel the slave trade is tied to the stability of the British Empire. Several friends, including Wilberforce’s minister, John Newton (Albert Finney), a reformed slave ship captain who penned the beloved hymn "Amazing Grace," urge him to see the cause through.

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Reviews

  • A good movie

    5
    By Kels 1819
    I love this movie because of the story of the the song amazing grace and of how William willberforce did not give up on getting rid of the British slave trade and of how he was friends with John Newton who wrote amazing grace and it show the horrors of slavery.
  • Great

    5
    By Mricky4
    Great movie + book!! We watched it in one of my classes, and I ❤️❤️❤️ it!! Anybody that loves history will love this movie!! Read the book too!!👍😉
  • a must see movie

    5
    By Maximilliane Ruban
    amazing screenplay movie cinematography -- would luv to see more movies like this; regal thespians cast members; whaat an assembly also, illuminatingly enchanting heartfelt passionate performance by Ioan Gruffudd; elegant play by Benedict Cumberbatch;
  • One of my favorite movies

    5
    By lightgreenpolkadot
    This film is so beautifully written and acted and has quickly become a favorite of mine. As a Christian I viewed this movie through Christian lenses and just love how William Wilberforce and his friends were faithful to the Lord's calling on their life. Christ died for us and the least we can do is serve Him. That is what Wilberforce did; he served the Lord by serving others and fighting for the oppressed and is a tremendous example of what we can and should do. Thomas Clarkson- "Mr. Wilberforce, we understand you are having problems choosing whether to do the work of God or the work of a political activist. " Hanna Moore- "We humbly suggest that you can do both."
  • Amazing!!!!!

    5
    By Kat10271
    As a history fanatic, I was particularly taken with this movie. It was a wonderful, moving way to pay tribute to William Wilberforce and his contributions to society.
  • AMAZING GRACE is a must see.

    5
    By Sue of Colorado
    Black People who are still blaming whites in the USA for the Slave Trade can get a glimpse of the TRUTH. Whites who have been accepting the responsibility for the Slave Trade MUST SEE this accurate historical depiction of how a WHITE fought for over five years of his life for the British Empire to STOP Slavery! At the time the story in this movie took place, AMERICA was under the control of the British Empire. I am a White and applaud the efforts of people of all colors who make an effort to stop Racial Injustice everywhere.
  • One of the most inspiring movies ever made

    5
    By rdmartinjd
    Is this a great movie? Yes. A beautiful movie? Certainly. A well acted and directed movie? Absolutely. An appropriate tribute to one of the greatest (and least known, today anyway) figures of modern times? Without a doubt. But it is also one of the most inspiring stories ever put on screen. One dedicated determined man, supported by a phenomenal wife, builds a group, then a following, then a mass-movement to eliminate the trans-Atlantic slave trade and ultimately slavery itself throughout most of the world. Not by force and slaughter as in America; but by reason and persuasion and compassion. And the best part is, it's all true. Indeed, it barely scratches the surface of this amazing life.
  • Amazing Grace

    5
    By AaronAngel
    Awsome movie, and great cast.
  • An incredibly inspiring movie...

    5
    By jsnhnsckr787
    This is probably one of the best "Christian" movies I have ever seen.
  • Great movie!!!

    5
    By fisher4christ
    Every time I sing "Amazing Grace" now, I am reminded of the story behind it. This movie made a big impact on me, and it will on you, too!

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