Synopsis
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.
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Cast
- Ioan GruffuddWilliam Wilberforce
- Romola GaraiBarbara Spooner
- Benedict CumberbatchWilliam Pitt
- Albert FinneyJohn Newton
- Michael GambonLord Charles Fox
- Rufus SewellThomas Clarkson
- Youssou N'DourOlaudah Equiano
- Ciarán HindsLord Tarleton
- Toby JonesDuke of Clarence
- Nicholas FarrellHenry Thornton
Recommendations
- 91
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
An unusually satisfying and inspiring historical epic from one of contemporary cinema's best filmmakers. - 75
The A.V. Club
Unlike its subject, Amazing Grace won't change the world, but its quasi-religious sense of conviction proves rousing. Apted's unexpected crowd-pleaser is inspirational, but also surprisingly entertaining. - 70
New York Magazine (Vulture)
Michael Apted's Amazing Grace is a beautifully chiseled blunt instrument. No, it's not subtle, but how subtle was slavery? - 70
Variety
Picture reflects the no-nonsense storytelling skills of prolific helmer Michael Apted, whose career-long mix of feature and documentary work holds him in good stead once more. - 63
ReelViews
It's disappointing that so much talent has been assembled with so little to do. - 58
Entertainment Weekly
It's earnest, solemn stuff. The movie sings an old tune -- Albert Finney is the blind minister who wrote the title ditty -- and it leaves the blood unstirred. - 50
Village Voice
Morally irreproachable and flat as a pancake. - 50
Austin Chronicle
Unfortunately for Barbara and for us, what makes William Wilberforce a great man is also what makes him a bore.
