CODA vs I Can Only Imagine
CODA has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.5/10 for I Can Only Imagine). I Can Only Imagine is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 1h 52m. I Can Only Imagine is the older of the two (2018 against 2021). Both are drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| CODA | I Can Only Imagine | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2021 | 2018 |
| Length | 1h 52m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Drama, Music, Romance | Drama, Music |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Siân Heder | Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin |
| Main cast | Kevin Chapman, Emilia Jones, John Fiore, Ayana Brown, Lonnie Farmer | Dennis Quaid, Rhoda Griffis, Cloris Leachman, Trace Adkins, Kevin Downes |
Synopsis
CODA
As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.
I Can Only Imagine
Growing up in Greenville, Texas, Bart Millard suffers physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his father, Arthur. When Arthur becomes terminally ill, he finds redemption by embracing his faith and rediscovering his love for his son. Years later, Bart's troubled childhood and mended relationship with his dad inspires him to write the hit song "I Can Only Imagine" as singer of the Christian band MercyMe.
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