Speak

20042004
PG-13PG-13
1h 29m

Kristen Stewart in Speak (2004)

After a blurred trauma over the summer, Melinda enters high school a selective mute. Struggling with school, friends, and family, she tells the dark tale of her experiences, and why she has ... Read allAfter a blurred trauma over the summer, Melinda enters high school a selective mute. Struggling with school, friends, and family, she tells the dark tale of her experiences, and why she has chosen not to speak.After a blurred trauma over the summer, Melinda enters high school a selective mute. Struggling with school, friends, and family, she tells the dark tale of her experiences, and why she has chosen not to speak.

Director
- Jessica Sharzer
Writers
- Laurie Halse Anderson(novel "Speak")
- Jessica Sharzer(screenplay)
- Annie Young Frisbie(screenplay)
Stars

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Awards
- 2 wins & 2 nominations

Videos1

Trailer [EN]

Kristen Stewart at an event for Speak (2004)

D.B. Sweeney, Elizabeth Perkins, Hallee Hirsh, Jessica Sharzer, and Kristen Stewart at an event for Speak (2004)

D.B. Sweeney at an event for Speak (2004)

D.B. Sweeney at an event for Speak (2004)

Elizabeth Perkins at an event for Speak (2004)

Elizabeth Perkins at an event for Speak (2004)

Hallee Hirsh at an event for Speak (2004)

Jessica Sharzer at an event for Speak (2004)

Kristen Stewart at an event for Speak (2004)

Kristen Stewart at an event for Speak (2004)

D.B. Sweeney, Elizabeth Perkins, Fred Berner, and Kristen Stewart at an event for Speak (2004)

D.B. Sweeney at an event for Speak (2004)

Director
- Jessica Sharzer
Writers
- Laurie Halse Anderson(novel "Speak")
- Jessica Sharzer(screenplay)
- Annie Young Frisbie(screenplay)
All cast & crew
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In the book Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, Melinda Sordino is forced into the worst year of her life. Her best friend, Rachel Bruin, has turned against her with all other of Melinda's fellow students looking away; not daring to take a single glance at Melinda. All because of one stupid end-of-summer party.

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Taglines
- The Truth Will Change Everything.
Genre
- Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving a teen rape
Parents guide

Trivia
"Sordino," Melinda's last name, means "muted."

Goofs
At the party, when Rachel slaps Melinda after learning that Melinda called the cops, Rachel's hair is straight. However, when Rachel gets into the car with her friends that are trying to escape, her hair is curly.

Quotes
Heather: [to Melinda] I hate being a Martha. You were so right not to join. I mean all I am is their little slave. Okay, it was supposed to be me and Meg and Siobhan decorating the Holiday Inn for prom. And now Meg and Siobhan can't do it and I'm totally screwed! Mel, you have to help me! They have some sales meeting in there until like 3:00, but then they'll let us start and I know we can do it!
[Melinda blankly stares at her]
Heather: You are so great! I owe you big time! What if I help you redecorate your room? I know, a nice seafoam green!
Melinda Sordino: [hesitates] No...
Heather: Okay. Or something rich like... like eggplant!
Melinda Sordino: No, I mean, I won't help you.
Heather: But you have to.
Melinda Sordino: No, I don't.
Heather: But why?
Melinda Sordino: Because I was nice to you in the beginning of school when I didn't even like you and you blew me... blew me off because you're a self-centered social climber! And you know what? I know what I wanna do to my room and it doesn't involve eggplant. I think you should go.

Connections
Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Speak (2004) - Overlooked Movies (2020)

Soundtracks
Heliopause
Written & Performed by Starving Goliath
Used with permission

Top review

10/10

Great Movie

Kristen Stewart did an excellent job on this movie. I was personally in tears in many parts of the movie, and I was crying at the end of it too. Even though most of the acting wasn't very good (Heather's lines seemed bland and disorganized), Stewart brought it all back together. Though I cannot relate to Melinda's situation, I was moved to tears by her traumatic experience.

All in all, I think this was an amazing film. It doesn't have much relation to the book, and Melinda's character isn't supposed to be dazzling at art, but the entire film was overall great. I would recommend this film to anyone (though they might want to be at least 12 or older).

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Sep 5, 2005

Release date
- January 20, 2004 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Konus Benimle
Filming locations
- Columbus, Ohio, USA
Production company
- Speak Film Inc.
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Budget
- $1,000,000 (estimated)

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Runtime
1 hour 29 minutes
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1

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