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'Powerful' Netflix film based on a true story is being called a perfect 10/10

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Updated 11:23 13 Dec 2023 GMTPublished 11:24 13 Dec 2023 GMT

'Powerful' Netflix film based on a true story is being called a perfect 10/10

J. Michael Finley stars in the family drama, which has received 91 percent on Rotten Tomatoes

Emily Brown

Emily Brown

Featured Image Credit: Lionsgate Films

Topics: Film and TV, Music, Netflix

Emily Brown
Emily Brown

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Netflix users are urging people to watch an 'inspirational' movie based on real life after describing it as '10/10'.

The festive season might be the perfect time for curling up in front of the TV, but let's be honest, there are really only so many movies you can watch about a city girl moving to a small town and falling in love.

Luckily, Netflix has a whole range of other movies available for streaming and a lot of viewers are recommending one title in particular.

Based on the life story of Christian rocker Bart Millard, I Can Only Imagine was first released in 2018 before it arrived on streaming.

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Described as a family drama, the movie focuses on Millard's complicated relationship with his father, who is abusive.

The film, which stars J. Michael Finley as Millard, follows the musician through the breakup of his family, his high school career, and his introduction to music.

Millard went on to release a song titled 'I Can Only Imagine' with his band MercyMe - and it was this that inspired the creation of the movie.

Dennis Quaid plays Millard's father in the film.
Lionsgate Films

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In an interview with People, Millard admitted that he was concerned about the idea of putting his story up on the big screen.

"I remember being nervous more than anything because even though I had said yes to the movie, the idea of digging up stuff I've been trying to bury most of my life and then putting it up on a big screen — I wasn't sure I was ready," he explained.

However, the musician was able to become more comfortable with the idea after sessions with a grief counselor.

Speaking in 2018, Millard continued: "If this had come out five years ago I don't know if I would have been able to go through it.

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"I'm in a great place now, but I never thought in a million years it would actually happen."

His decision to go through with the film seem to have worked out for the best, as five years on, viewers are still sharing their praise.

The movie is based on MercyMe's song I Can Only Imagine.
Lionsgate Films

"10/10 won’t regret watching!," one viewer wrote on the Facebook page Netflix Bangers after watching I Can Only Imagine.

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The praise continued on X, where one person wrote: "I can only imagine on Netflix is such a beautiful movie."

Another added: "I Can Only Imagine movie is so heartbreaking & so good. Tears."

Though critics have been less complimentary about the movie, giving it a middling score of 67 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, the film has received a more positive Audience Score of 91 percent on the site.

If you find yourself getting tired of all the festive Christmas movies, I Can Only Imagine could be the reprieve you need.

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