

I Can Only Imagine
The song you know. The story you don't.
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.
Cast

J. Michael Finley
Bart Millard

Madeline Carroll
Shannon

Dennis Quaid
Arthur

Trace Adkins
Brickell

Cloris Leachman
Memaw

Jason Burkey
Mike

Mark Furze
Nathan

Randy McDowell
Jim

Cole Marcus
Robbie

Alexander Dominguez
Kent

Brody Rose
Young Bart

Taegen Burns
Young Shannon

J.R. Cacia
Rusty

Tanya Clarke
Adele

Nicole DuPort
Amy Grant
Videos
Storyline
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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