6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
I Can Only Imagine (2018)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
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.
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes conservative ideology by presenting Christian faith, personal conversion, and forgiveness as the ultimate solutions to deep-seated family trauma and abuse, aligning with the values of the Christian Right.
The movie features traditional casting that aligns with the real-life individuals it portrays, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on personal and spiritual themes, presenting traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without explicit critique or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a profound source of healing, forgiveness, and inspiration, particularly through Bart Millard's journey and his father's redemption. It emphasizes the transformative power of faith in overcoming adversity and reconciling relationships.
The film 'I Can Only Imagine' is a biographical drama centered on the Christian singer Bart Millard's life and faith journey. It does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within its narrative.
The film "I Can Only Imagine" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the cisgender protagonist's personal journey, family relationships, and faith, without incorporating any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biopic based on the real-life story of Bart Millard and his family. All historical figures depicted maintain their documented gender in the on-screen portrayal, with no instances of a character's gender being changed from the source material.
The film is a biopic based on the real-life story of Bart Millard and his family. All major historical figures depicted in the movie are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts, thus containing no race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.5
Critic Ratings
6.9
3.0
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