Michael
2026 · Music · Drama
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Film / 2018
I Can Only Imagine
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.
The story
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.
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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J.R. CaciaRusty
Tanya ClarkeAdele
Nicole DuPortAmy Grant
Jake B. MillerMichael W. Smith
Priscilla C. ShirerMrs. Fincher
Gianna SimoneDr. Avondale
Joshua WalshRoss
Mark Robert EllisCoach
Samuel SadovnikYoung Kent
Christopher Augustus MathewsHigh School Student
Erick AshlockJock
Kerry McCormickNurse
David NoronaBill Layton
Kevin DownesSingleton
Rhoda GriffisJen
Bill 'Bubba' Bussey Jr.Radio DJ #2
Delilah ReneDelilah
Ed SpinelliCoach (uncredited)
Brenda WilliamsConcert Attender (uncredited)
Bryanna NashConcert Goer
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