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"Amazing Grace" is based on the life of antislavery pioneer William Wilberforce (Gruffudd), who, as a Member of Parliament, navigated the world of 18th Century backroom politics to end the slave trade in the British Empire. Elected to the House of Commons at the age of 21, and on his way to a successful political career, .. Read more

Starring	Ioan Gruffudd, Rufus Sewell, Albert Finney, Michael Gambon
Director	Michael Apted
Genres	Drama

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- AMAZING GRACE ostensibly represents Michael Apted's re-engagement with serious dramatic film-making... Solid period drama
- 179034
- - Sight & Sound
  - 26 Mar 2011 at 01:31
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  One person can make a difference!
  
  I really enjoyed watching this excellent movie: it was informative in so many ways. It was foremostly a well documented part of history and the story of a very ... read more »
  
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  - 25 Mar 2007 at 18:47
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  amazing grace
  
  This film was better than i thought. I liked the roles played by michael gambon and ioan gruffudd.
  
  The film and story covered a very difficult and ... read more »
  
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- - speedywheels
  - 50 reviews
  - 05 Feb 2012 at 22:05
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  Very very good
  
  Excellent film depicting the real life struggles that so many people faced and the ultimate triumph of the fight to end slavery.
  
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- - AlanLeeds
  - 18 reviews
  - 15 Jan 2012 at 11:42
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  Predictable and annoying chronology but still very inspiring
  
  If you're not into history, Christianity or politics, then this film probably isn't for you.
  
  If you are, then this film is pretty much ... read more »
  
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- - MagicLemur
  - 46 reviews
  - Banbury
  - 03 Jan 2012 at 00:31
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  Put this film your your list!
  
  Excellent film!
  
  Some great acting helped bring this account of the slave trade abolition to life & hammer home the importance of sharing this ... read more »
  
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- - Gwendlyn
  - 2 reviews
  - 16 Nov 2011 at 00:31
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  Very nice piece of history
  
  I really enjoyed this movie.
  
  It was very nicely done and it also show that one person can really make a difference.
  
  I would recommend this... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 14 Nov 2011 at 17:54
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  Very Exposed
  
  Very good and revealing film, a must see for people who have a conscious thought for humanity. Loved the way it was acted and portrayed. Brilliant.
  
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- - Sall
  - 7 reviews
  - Cheltenham
  - 13 Oct 2011 at 11:42
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  Excellent film
  
  This film was extremely well done and cast. It was a joy to see the wealth of British actors in it. From Michael Gambon to Ciaran Hines, and Nicholas Farrell (a... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 04 Sep 2011 at 13:54
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  Captivating Film
  
  A brilliant portrayal of how awful the slave trade actually was and how Wilberforce and his co anti-slavery campaigners sought to end this horrendous trade. It ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 02 Sep 2011 at 16:40
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  A passionate belief is needed to make a difference....
  
  ....a great portrayal of an inspiring and compassionate man who made great changes for good...to alleviate suffering caused by others......Great film....liked ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 09 Aug 2011 at 15:13
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  history remembered
  
  I really enjoyed this film, all the actors gave excellent performances, controversial subject handled in a sensitive manner, I will not forget this film in a ... read more »
  
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- - sentimentalfeeling
  - 1 review
  - 28 Jul 2011 at 14:48
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- - 91
  - 3
  One person can make a difference!
  
  I really enjoyed watching this excellent movie: it was informative in so many ways. It was foremostly a well documented part of history and the story of a very ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 423806
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - North London
  - 25 Mar 2007 at 18:47
- - 33
  - 1
  Educational and Entertaining
  
  A really worthwhile interesting and informative film about the humanitarian MP William Wilberforce, and his efforts to abolish the miserable trade in Slaves ... read more »
  
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- - PaulaWestwood
  - 397 reviews
  - Ashton-Under-Lyne
  - 02 Apr 2007 at 08:44
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  Inspiring
  
  I am ashamed to say that I did not know the story of William Wilberforce and found this film to be a brief insight into what this man achieved in his lifetime.<... read more »
  
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- - Jane
  - Hertfordshire England
  - 10 Sep 2007 at 09:31
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  Amazing Film of an amazing man
  
  The film captures a period in British History where the Politicians and the People seemed strangely at odds. But one man dared to make a difference. Due to a ... read more »
  
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- - GpzMike
  - 4 reviews
  - Waltham Abbey
  - 24 Mar 2007 at 10:18
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  - 2
  Absolutely marvellous
  
  It is impossible to recommend this film too highly. It has it all. The highest of worthy causes, the drama of politics, a stumbling love affair without any ... read more »
  
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- - lizward
  - 31 reviews
  - Huddersfield
  - 05 Apr 2007 at 13:34
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  A1 An insult to the plight of the slaves
  
  What a waste of time
  
  finding god sitting on wet grass??
  
  ending slavery without a hint of comparison between the slaves experiences to that... read more »
  
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- - Stephen Harman
  - Kent
  - 14 Sep 2007 at 10:08
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  title selection
  
  Is it just me or anyone else think it is a complete waste of time prioritising your titles - i could have 10 1st choice titles in my rental list and will always... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - co down
  - 19 Sep 2007 at 09:48
- - 7
  - 0
  Well Worth Watching
  
  A very interesting story brought to life by an ensemble cast, perfectly matched to their characters. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this film.
  
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- - coolagarry
  - Burton on Trent
  - 21 Aug 2007 at 17:36
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  An Amazing Story!
  
  This movie taught me alot. Many people have the impression that it was only really the Americans who were guilty of the slave trade, after all they did go to ... read more »
  
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- - Melanie
  - Nottingham
  - 24 Mar 2007 at 08:32
- - 7
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  Dull costume drama
  
  As a TV drama, it might pass a dull Tuesday evening. Production values are second-rate TV. Wilberforce WAS genuinely interesting and influential, but in this ... read more »
  
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  - POOLE
  - 14 Dec 2007 at 23:11

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Critics' reviews
- AMAZING GRACE ostensibly represents Michael Apted's re-engagement with serious dramatic film-making... Solid period drama
- 179034
- - Sight & Sound
  - 26 Mar 2011 at 01:31
- AMAZING GRACE ostensibly represents Michael Apted's re-engagement with serious dramatic film-making....Solid period drama
- 179035
- - Sight and Sound
  - 26 Mar 2011 at 01:31
- It has been confidently directed by Michael Apted, who invest Wilberforce's fight with a strong sense of conviction
- 179033
- - New York Times
  - 26 Mar 2011 at 01:31
- Although itâs basically a conventional costume biopic with Sunday âquality TVâ written all over it, thereâs... read more on Time Out
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- - Wally Hammond
  - Time Out
  - 18 Mar 2010 at 02:54
- An energetic, uplifting and modern account of world-changing events
- 179036
- - Sunday Express
  - 26 Mar 2011 at 01:31
- Terrific
- 179037
- - The Times
  - 26 Mar 2011 at 01:31

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- Amazing Grace
  
  "Amazing Grace" is based on the life of antislavery pioneer William Wilberforce (Gruffudd), who, as a Member of Parliament, navigated the world of 18th Century backroom politics to end the slave trade in the British Empire. Elected to the House of Commons at the age of 21, and on his way to a ...