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Respect

6.820212h 25mPG-13MovieDramaMusicHistory

The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

DirectorLiesl Tommy
WritersTracey Scott Wilson·Callie Khouri
ProducersJonathan Glickman·Jennifer Hudson

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Liesl Tommy

JHJennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson
Aretha Franklin
FWForest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
C. L. Franklin
MWMarlon Wayans
Marlon Wayans
Ted White
AMAudra McDonald
Audra McDonald
Barbara Franklin
MBMary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
Dinah Washington
MMMarc Maron
Marc Maron
Jerry Wexler
TBTituss Burgess
Tituss Burgess
Reverend Dr. James Cleveland
SSSaycon Sengbloh
Saycon Sengbloh
Erma Franklin
HKHailey Kilgore
Hailey Kilgore
Carolyn Franklin
TDTate Donovan
Tate Donovan
John Hammond
STSkye Dakota Turner
Skye Dakota Turner
Aretha Franklin (young)
HHHeather Headley
Heather Headley
Clara Ward

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Respect — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Respect?

Respect isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Respect on Netflix?

No, Respect is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is Respect on Amazon Prime Video?

Respect isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Respect for free?

Respect isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is Respect based on a true story?

Yes — Respect is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).