Amazing Grace_
"Behind the song you love is a story you will never forget."
The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his minister urges him to see the cause through.
Starring
Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai, Benedict Cumberbatch
Box Office
$32.1M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Amazing Grace was released 20 years ago in 2006.
Overview
The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his m...
Amazing Grace is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 57m.
CAST (20)
Ioan Gruffudd
William Wilberforce
Romola Garai
Barbara Spooner
Benedict Cumberbatch
William Pitt
Albert Finney
John Newton
Michael Gambon
Lord Charles Fox
Rufus Sewell
Thomas Clarkson
Youssou N'Dour
Olaudah Equiano
Ciarán Hinds
Lord Tarleton
Toby Jones
Duke of Clarence
Nicholas Farrell
Henry Thornton
Sylvestra Le Touzel
Marianne Thornton
Jeremy Swift
Richard the Butler
Stephen Campbell Moore
James Stephen
Bill Paterson
Lord Dundas
Nicholas Day
Sir William Dolben
Georgie Glen
Hannah More
Nicholas Woodeson
Harrison
Tom Fisher
John Ramsay
Richard Ridings
Speaker of the House
David Hunt
Lord Camden
BOX OFFICE
$32.1M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
117 min (1h 57m)
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (313 votes)
Box Office
$32,120,360
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Amazing Grace about?
The true story of William Wilberforce and his courageous quest to end the British slave trade. Along the way, Wilberforce meets intense opposition, but his minister urges him to see the cause through.
How long is Amazing Grace?
Amazing Grace has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Who stars in Amazing Grace?
The cast of Amazing Grace includes Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai, Benedict Cumberbatch, Albert Finney, Michael Gambon.
How much did Amazing Grace make at the box office?
Amazing Grace earned $32,120,360 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Amazing Grace?
Amazing Grace has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 313 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama