Release Date
February 23, 2007 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
November 13, 2007 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Michael Apted
Writer
Steven Knight
Cast
Ioan Gruffudd, Albert Finney, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Gambon, Romola Garai, Rufus Sewell, Ciaran Hinds, Youssou N'Dour, Toby Jones, Stephen Campbell Moore
Studio
Running Time
111 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG for thematic material involving slavery, and some mild language
Based on the life of British anti-slavery pioneer William Wilberforce (Gruffudd), the film follows his 18th century political career, which placed him at odds with some of the most powerful men of the time, including the king.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
A period piece starring Mr. Fantastic himself, Ioan Gruffudd, Amazing Grace is about idealist William Wilberforce's attempts during the 19th century to end Britain's endorsement of the slave trade.
While the movie offers some interesting facts and politics, the end result is a rather dry and stuffy drama with little power to it.
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