The read
A Balasaur Score of 64 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, Metacritic 30/100. Audiences rate it 43 points higher than critics do. Number 2 of 2 in its series by score.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic30/100
Audiences rate it 43 points higher than critics do.
516 audience votes
Key crew
- Andrew ErwinDirector
- Jon ErwinDirector
- Brent McCorkleWriter
- Jon ErwinWriter
- Brent McCorkleOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- J. Michael FinleyBart Millard
- Madeline CarrollShannon
- Dennis QuaidArthur
- Trace AdkinsBrickell
- Cloris LeachmanMemaw
- Jason BurkeyMike
- Mark FurzeNathan
- Randy McDowellJim
- Cole MarcusRobbie
- Alexander DominguezKent
- Brody RoseYoung Bart
- Taegen BurnsYoung Shannon
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Themes
musiciantexasabusive fatherredemptionbased on true storysinger-songwriterfather son relationshipchristian filmchristian faithindependent filmclichécontemporary christian music