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Amazing Grace

2006 · Movie · 117 min
B

MEANRANK

73/100

Averaged across 9 ratings · 89.6K votes

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65–85 out of 100

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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.

Details

Director
Michael Apted
Released
23 February 2007
Country
United States, United Kingdom
Language
English
Runtime
117 min
Rated
PG
Box office
$32.1M
Awards
1 win, 6 nominations

This title elsewhere

Ioan Gruffudd

Ioan Gruffudd

William Wilberforce

Romola Garai

Romola Garai

Barbara Spooner

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

William Pitt

Albert Finney

Albert Finney

John Newton

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Lord Charles Fox

Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell

Thomas Clarkson

Youssou N'Dour

Youssou N'Dour

Olaudah Equiano

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Lord Tarleton

Awards & nominations

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1 win from 7 nominations across 6 ceremonies

Christopher Award 2008 Feature Film Winner
Evening Standard British Film Awards 2008 Best Screenplay Nominee
Genesis Awards 2008 Outstanding Feature Film Nominee
London Film Critics' Circle 2008 British Breakthrough – Acting Nominee
Humanitas Prize 2007 Feature Film Nominee
Satellite Award 2007 Production Design Nominee
Satellite Award 2007 Best Costume Design Nominee

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