Respect
Directed by Liesl Tommy
The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.
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Top cast
Jennifer Hudson
Aretha Franklin
Forest Whitaker
C. L. Franklin
Marlon Wayans
Ted White
Audra McDonald
Barbara Franklin
Mary J. Blige
Dinah Washington
Marc Maron
Jerry Wexler
Tituss Burgess
Reverend Dr. James Cleveland
Saycon Sengbloh
Erma Franklin
Hailey Kilgore
Carolyn Franklin
Tate Donovan
John Hammond
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Respect online?
As of November 4, 2026, Respect is available to stream on YouTube Free in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Respect on Netflix?
No — Respect is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on YouTube Free instead.
Can I rent or buy Respect online?
Yes. In United States, Respect can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Respect?
As of November 4, 2026, Respect is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Russia, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
