Respect is 2 h 25 min long (145 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:25 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Respect rated?

Respect is rated PG-13 in the US.

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In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Respect (2021) runs 2 h 25 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.8 from 492 TMDB members. The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

Runtime: 2 h 25 min — ends 10:25 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, Music, History
Released: August 12, 2021
TMDB rating: 6.8 / 10 from 492 votes
Director: Liesl Tommy
Starring: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is Respect?: Respect is 2 h 25 min long (145 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:25 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Respect rated?: Respect is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Respect a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Respect?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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