Behind the song you love is a story you’ll never forget.
As timely as ever — a story of courage and moral conscience.
Now returning to the screens, fully remastered in 4K.
*****
Now available for rent or purchase here:
“A powerful and necessary story—told with heart and conviction.”
— USA Today
“A solid, earnest historical drama that honors its subject.”
— The New York Times
“Sincere and polished, with strong performances anchoring its moral gravity.”
— Variety
THE FILM
Amazing Grace
Movie • Drama • History
2007 • 1h 56m • PG
This biographical drama tells the true story of William Wilberforce, a British politician who spent 20 years campaigning to abolish the slave trade in the British Empire. The film also features John Newton, the former slave ship captain who wrote the famous hymn after his conversion to Christianity.
Michael Apted
Steven Knight
Written by
Directed by
Starring
Michael Gambon
Rufus Sewell
Ioan Gruffudd
Nicholas Farrell
Benedict Cumberbatch
Ciarán Hinds
Romola Garai
Youssou N'Dour
Albert Finney
