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Speak

  • 20042004
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Kristen Stewart in Speak (2004)
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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.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
27K
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  • Director
    • Jessica Sharzer
  • Writers
    • Laurie Halse Anderson(novel "Speak")
    • Jessica Sharzer(screenplay)
    • Annie Young Frisbie(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kristen Stewart
    • Elizabeth Perkins
    • Richard Hagerman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jessica Sharzer
  • Writers
    • Laurie Halse Anderson(novel "Speak")
    • Jessica Sharzer(screenplay)
    • Annie Young Frisbie(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kristen Stewart
    • Elizabeth Perkins
    • Richard Hagerman
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    • 111User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    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)
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    Kristen Stewart
    Kristen Stewart
    • Melinda Sordinoas Melinda Sordino
    Elizabeth Perkins
    Elizabeth Perkins
    • Joyce Sordinoas Joyce Sordino
    Richard Hagerman
    • School Bus Driveras School Bus Driver
    Allison Siko
    Allison Siko
    • Heatheras Heather
    Remy Brommer
    • Yearbook Photographeras Yearbook Photographer
    • (as A. Remy Brommer)
    Robert John Burke
    Robert John Burke
    • Mr. Neckas Mr. Neck
    Grace Ameter
    • Emilyas Emily
    Tyanna Rolley
    • Nicoleas Nicole
    Leslie Lyles
    • Hairwomanas Hairwoman
    Hallee Hirsh
    Hallee Hirsh
    • Rachelas Rachel
    Michael Angarano
    Michael Angarano
    • Dave Petrakisas Dave Petrakis
    Kimberly Kish
    • Ms. Keenas Ms. Keen
    Megan Pillar
    • Ivyas Ivy
    Steve Zahn
    Steve Zahn
    • Mr. Freemanas Mr. Freeman
    D.B. Sweeney
    D.B. Sweeney
    • Jack Sordinoas Jack Sordino
    Jamie Lee White
    • Social Studies Studentas Social Studies Student
    Eric Lively
    Eric Lively
    • Andy Evansas Andy Evans
    Christina Hardebeck
    • Megas Meg
    • Director
      • Jessica Sharzer
    • Writers
      • Laurie Halse Anderson(novel "Speak")
      • Jessica Sharzer(screenplay)
      • Annie Young Frisbie(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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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.
    • school life
    • teacher
    • trauma
    • depression
    • art
    • 60 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • 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

    Did you know

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    • 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.

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      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Speak (2004) - Overlooked Movies (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Heliopause
      Written & Performed by Starving Goliath

      Used with permission

    User reviews111

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Stewart terrific in better-than-most Lifetime movie
    It's the first day of school and Melinda Sordino (Kristen Stewart) arrives as a quiet depressed loner. Her old friends like Rachel (Hallee Hirsh) have abandoned her. There was a traumatic event at a summer party that is shown in recurring flashbacks and she is haunted by Andy Evans. She bullied as the Squealor. The only girl talking to her now is peppy new girl Heather. Mr. Neck is the intolerant teacher. Mr. Freeman (Steve Zahn) is her kind art teacher. Her parents (Elizabeth Perkins, D.B. Sweeney) are clueless. Agitator Dave Petrakis is assigned to be her lab partner.

    Kristen Stewart is terrific. She makes this not just simply another Lifetime TV teen rape drama. I love the title which is almost a plead for Melinda to speak up. It's the constant refrain at the back of my head throughout this movie. It creates intensity as the audience roots for her to speak up. A couple scenes do hold it back a little. Mr. Neck is pushed too far in one scene where he's almost a cartoon villain. I also think Melinda was a bit too mean to Heather in that one scene. Heather wasn't wrong when she tells her to talk to a professional. She also stuck with her a lot longer than most people would. Other than talking too much, she seems to be a good friend. Also a couple of times, the movie takes on too light of a tone. Overall, this is a compelling teen movie with a great central performance.
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    Details

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    • 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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    Box office

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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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