Amazing Grace
by Michael Apted
List Price:
Our Price: $13.49
You Save: $16.50 (55%)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy Used: from $3.99 (click here)
Category: DVD
See more DVD releases
Buy this DVD movie at online store in your country
Canada
Canada
DVD Cover Information
Actor: Albert Finney, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Gambon, Romola GaraiDirector: Michael Apted
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 118 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-11-13
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Movie Reviews of Amazing Grace
Movie Review: Amazing Grace
Summary: 3 Stars
Good video for all ages. If someone is wanting to know the true story behind this movie, I would recommend research as the video is not all fact.
Summary of Amazing Grace
In this inspirational costume drama, Michael Apted (49 Up) recounts a period in British history sure to be unfamiliar to most Americans. In fact, his eye-opening biography of 18th century abolitionist William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd) is likely to come as a revelation to many Britons, as well. After all, despite the presence of his wife, Barbara (Romola Garai), this isn't a particularly "sexy" story, but it is a powerful one. The title comes from John Newton's hymn "Amazing Grace" ("I once was lost but now am found"). Newton (Albert Finney) was a former slaveholder, who became a clergyman and spent his days repenting. While America had John Brown, England had Wilberforce, and Newton is one of many who helped the MP to abolish slavery in the UK. The story begins towards the end of Wilberforce's mission when he's sick with colitis and addicted to laudanum. Apted continues to alternate between 1797 and 1789, when Wilberforce was fitter and more idealistic, and ends in 1807 as his efforts come to fruition. Apted and writer Steven Knight (Dirty Pretty Things) do right by their hero. Unlike Amistad, however, slaves are largely off-screen, with the exception of author Equiano (Senegalese vocalist Youssou N'Dour). Amazing Grace reserves its focus for the politicians who risked their reps for the greater good, like Wilberforce and Prime Minister Pitt (an excellent Benedict Cumberbatch), and those more concerned with the income slavery provided their constituents, like Lord Tarleton (Ciar?n Hinds) and the Duke of Clarence (Toby Jones). --Kathleen C. FennessyFrom the makers of Ray AMAZING GRACE tells the inspiring story of William Wilberforce and his passion and perseverance to pass a law ending the slave trade in the late 18th century. Several friends including Wilberforce's minister a reformed slave ship captain who penned the beloved hymn Amazing Grace urge him to see the cause through.System Requirements:Running Time: 111 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: PG UPC: 024543444930
Drama DVD Video
DVD Video
- Action & Adventure
- African American Cinema
- Animation
- Anime & Manga
- Art House & International
- Classics
- Comedy
- Cult Movies
- Documentary
- Drama
- Educational
- Fitness & Yoga
- Gay & Lesbian
- Horror
- Kids & Family
- Military & War
- Music Video & Concerts
- Musicals & Performing Arts
- Mystery & Suspense
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Special Interests
- Sports
- Television
- Westerns
Movies most talked about in Most Inspiring Movies
The Ultimate GiftTWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT; Release date: 2007-08-21; DVD
Best price: $10.27
Price in other shops:
Time ChangerRelease date: 2003-10-07; DVD
Best price: $10.20
Price in other shops:
The Last Sin EaterLAST SIN EATER; Release date: 2007-05-15; DVD
Best price: $9.75
Price in other shops:
Against All Odds - Israel Survives: The Complete First SeasonRelease date: 2006-10-10; DVD
Best price: $33.84
Price in other shops:
To End All WarsRelease date: 2004-06-15; DVD
Best price: $5.98
Price in other shops:
Billy Graham Presents: The Hiding PlaceRelease date: 2006-04-11; DVD
Best price: $7.02
Price in other shops:
Billy Graham Presents - Road to RedemptionRelease date: 2006-01-31; DVD
Best price: $6.58
Price in other shops:
Flywheel (Director's Cut)Release date: 2007-11-13; DVD
Best price: $6.99
Price in other shops:
Second GlanceRelease date: 2005-04-05; DVD
Best price: $5.74
Price in other shops:
Les MiserablesRelease date: 1998-11-03; DVD
Best price: $8.29
Price in other shops:
Similar DVD Movies
EveningUNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAIN.; Release date: 2007-09-25; DVD
Best price: $6.73
Price in other shops:
Amazing Grace: Music Inspired by the Motion PictureRelease date: 2007-01-23; Music CD
Best price: $11.04
Price in other shops:
LutherTWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT; Release date: 2004-11-30; DVD
Best price: $4.75
Price in other shops:
Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slaveryby Eric Metaxas
HarperOne; Published: 2007-02-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $13.73
Price in other shops:
BellaLION'S GATE ENTERTAINMENT; Release date: 2008-05-06; DVD
Best price: $15.98
Price in other shops:
Saving Sarah CainTWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT; Release date: 2008-01-15; DVD
Best price: $15.09
Price in other shops:
The Last Sin EaterLAST SIN EATER; Release date: 2007-05-15; DVD
Best price: $9.75
Price in other shops:
The Nativity StoryWarner Brothers; Release date: 2007-03-20; DVD
Best price: $6.76
Price in other shops:
Flywheel (Director's Cut)Release date: 2007-11-13; DVD
Best price: $6.99
Price in other shops:
The Ultimate GiftTWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT; Release date: 2007-08-21; DVD
Best price: $9.96
Price in other shops: