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Music Within

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2007 | 94 min | Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Born on the Fourth of July or Casualties of War, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

After a confrontation with one of his idols dashes his dreams of studying public speaking in college, Richard Pimentel joins the Army and ships off to Vietnam. During his service, Richard loses nearly all of his hearing. Joining a new circle of friends, including a man with cerebral palsy and an alcoholic war veteran, Richard discovers his gift for motivational speaking and becomes an advocate for people with disabilities.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $188K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 22K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Steven Sawalich

  • Ron LivingstonRichard Pimentel
  • Melissa GeorgeChristine
  • Michael SheenArt Honeyman
  • Marion RossGrandma
  • Clint JungRichard's Dad
  • Ridge CanipeYoung Richard
  • Rebecca De MornayRichard's Mom
  • Janssen Van De YachtToddler Richard
  • Leslie NielsenBill Austin
  • Linda Burden-WilliamsBambi