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Respect

August 12, 2021
Directed by
Liesl Tommy

The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

pop singer

biography

african american history

african american

african american musician

Last Updated: November 10, 2025

Cast

Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin

Jennifer Hudson

Aretha Franklin

Forest Whitaker as C. L. Franklin

Forest Whitaker

C. L. Franklin

Marlon Wayans as Ted White

Marlon Wayans

Ted White

Audra McDonald as Barbara Franklin

Audra McDonald

Barbara Franklin

Mary J. Blige as Dinah Washington

Mary J. Blige

Dinah Washington

Marc Maron as Jerry Wexler

Marc Maron

Jerry Wexler

Tituss Burgess as Reverend Dr. James Cleveland

Tituss Burgess

Reverend Dr. James Cleveland

Saycon Sengbloh as Erma Franklin

Saycon Sengbloh

Erma Franklin

Hailey Kilgore as Carolyn Franklin

Hailey Kilgore

Carolyn Franklin

Tate Donovan as John Hammond

Tate Donovan

John Hammond

Skye Dakota Turner as Aretha Franklin (young)

Skye Dakota Turner

Aretha Franklin (young)

Heather Headley as Clara Ward

Heather Headley

Clara Ward

Leroy McClain as Cecil Franklin

Leroy McClain

Cecil Franklin

Lodric D. Collins as Smokey Robinson

Lodric D. Collins

Smokey Robinson

Brenda Nicole Moorer as Brenda Franklin

Brenda Nicole Moorer

Brenda Franklin

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

RESPECT | In Theaters Now | MGM Studios

RESPECT | In Theaters Now | MGM Studios

Official Teaser Trailer

Official Teaser Trailer

Jennifer Hudson is Aretha Franklin

Jennifer Hudson is Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin's Got 4 Albums, But No Hits - Extended Preview

Aretha Franklin's Got 4 Albums, But No Hits - Extended Preview

RESPECT | The Origin of “Respect” Official Clip | MGM Studios

RESPECT | The Origin of “Respect” Official Clip | MGM Studios

RESPECT | "Think" Official Clip | MGM Studios

RESPECT | "Think" Official Clip | MGM Studios

RESPECT | Official Clip: Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin Performs "Respect" | MGM Studios

RESPECT | Official Clip: Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin Performs "Respect" | MGM Studios

Screenwriter Tracey Scott Wilson on Respect

Screenwriter Tracey Scott Wilson on Respect

RESPECT | Jennifer Hudson and Marlon Wayans Teach You How to Demand Respect | MGM Studios

RESPECT | Jennifer Hudson and Marlon Wayans Teach You How to Demand Respect | MGM Studios

RESPECT | The Queen’s Court – Cast Featurette | MGM Studios

RESPECT | The Queen’s Court – Cast Featurette | MGM Studios

RESPECT | Jennifer Hudson Becomes Aretha Franklin – First Look Featurette | MGM

RESPECT | Jennifer Hudson Becomes Aretha Franklin – First Look Featurette | MGM

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