Speak
Seen it?2004 | 93 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Hate U Give or The Fallout, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Freshman high-school student Melinda has refused to speak ever since she called the cops on a popular summer party. With her old friends snubbing her for being a rat, and her parents too busy to notice her troubles, she folds into herself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 174K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jessica Sharzer
- Kristen StewartMelinda Sordino
- Elizabeth PerkinsJoyce Sordino
- Steve ZahnMr. Freeman
- Michael AngaranoDave Petrakis
- D. B. SweeneyJack Sordino
- Hallee HirshRachel Bruin
- Robert John BurkeMr. Neck
- Allison SikoHeather
- Eric LivelyAndy Evans
- Richard HagermanSchool Bus Driver