| Movie | Respect (2020) |
| Director(s) | Liesl Tommy |
| Producer(s) | Scott Bernstein, Harvey Mason Jr. |
| Writer(s) | Tracey Scott Wilson |
| Release Date | December 25, 2020 |
| Rate your experience | Click to rate this movie! [Total: 2 Average: 5] |
Plot
The life story of legendary R&B singer, Aretha Franklin.
Respect Official Trailer
Respect Cast
Forest Whitaker playing as C. L. Franklin
| Role | C. L. Franklin |
| Real name | Forest Steven Whitaker |
| Age | 62 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Jody |
Learn more about Forest WhitakerTate Donovan playing as John Hammond
| Role | John Hammond |
| Real name | Tate Buckley Donovan |
| Age | 60 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actor, Director |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Hercules The O.C. Damages Argo |
Learn more about Tate DonovanMarlon Wayans playing as Ted White
| Role | Ted White |
| Real name | Marlon Lamont Wayans |
| Age | 51 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter and Film Producer |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Wayans Brother. |
Learn more about Marlon WayansMarc Maron playing as Jerry Wexler
| Role | Jerry Wexler |
| Real name | Marc Maron |
| Age | 60 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Comedian, Podcaster, Writer, Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Maron |
Learn more about Marc MaronJulia Hudson playing as Aretha Franklin
| Role | Aretha Franklin |
| Real name | Jennifer Kate Hudson |
| Age | 42 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actress, Singer |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Dreamgirls |
Learn more about Julia HudsonMary J. Blige playing as Dinah Washington
| Role | Dinah Washington |
| Real name | Mary Jane Blige |
| Age | 53 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actress, Singer, Songwriter |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | The Umbrella Academy, Mudbound |
Learn more about Mary J. BligeJoshua Mikel playing as Roger Hawkins
| Role | Roger Hawkins |
| Real name | Joshua Mikel |
| Age | 40 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Ant-Man and the Wasp |
Learn more about Joshua MikelAlbert Jones playing as Ken Cunningham
| Role | Ken Cunningham |
| Real name | Albert Jones Jr |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), American Gangster (2007) |
Learn more about Albert JonesQueen Latifah playing as Mahalia Jackson
| Role | Mahalia Jackson |
| Real name | Dana Elaine Owens |
| Age | 53 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Producer |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | The Queen Latifah Show |
Learn more about Queen LatifahAudra McDonald playing as Barbara Franklin
| Role | Barbara Franklin |
| Real name | Audra Ann McDonald |
| Age | 53 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actress, Singer |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | The Sound of Music Live!, Wit, Ricki |
Learn more about Audra McDonaldTituss Burgess playing as Reverend Dr. James Cleveland
| Role | Reverend Dr. James Cleveland |
| Real name | Tituss Burgess |
| Age | 45 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actor, Singer |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2019) |
Learn more about Tituss BurgessLeroy McClain playing as Cecil Franklin
| Role | Cecil Franklin |
| Real name | Leroy McClain |
| Age | 29 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Famous for starring in The Happy Sad movie |
Learn more about Leroy McClainKimberly Scott playing as Mama Franklin
| Role | Mama Franklin |
| Real name | Kimberly Scott |
| Age | 62 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Kimberly Aileen Scott |
Learn more about Kimberly ScottMyk Watford playing as Rick Hall
| Role | Rick Hall |
| Real name | Myk Watford |
| Age | 53 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | 2008 film Trailer Park of Terror, Spider-Man |
Learn more about Myk WatfordSaycon Sengbloh playing as Erma Franklin
| Role | Erma Franklin |
| Real name | Saycon Sengbloh |
| Age | 46 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Danai Gurira’s play Eclipsed in 2016 |
Learn more about Saycon SengblohHailey Kilgore playing as Carolyn Franklin
| Role | Carolyn Franklin |
| Real name | Hailey Frances Kilgore |
| Age | 25 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Ti Moune in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island |
Learn more about Hailey KilgoreHeather Headley playing as Clara Ward
| Role | Clara Ward |
| Real name | Heather Headley |
| Age | 49 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actress, Singer, Songwriter, Producer |
| Nationality | Trinidadian |
| Known for | Audience of One 2009 |
Learn more about Heather HeadleyLodric D. Collins playing as Smokey Robinson
| Role | Smokey Robinson |
| Real name | Lodric D. Collins |
| Age | 41 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Walkaway 2010 |
Learn more about Lodric D. CollinsGilbert Glenn Brown playing as Martin Luther King Jr.
| Role | Martin Luther King Jr. |
| Real name | Gilbert Glenn Brown |
| Age | 37 years old (in 2024) |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Good Behavior (2016), Stranger Things (2016) and The Resident (2018) |
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