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.
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Cast
| Kristen Stewart | ... |
Melinda Sordino
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| Elizabeth Perkins | ... |
Joyce Sordino
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Richard Hagerman | ... |
School Bus Driver
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| Allison Siko | ... |
Heather
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Remy Brommer | ... |
Yearbook Photographer
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| Robert John Burke | ... |
Mr. Neck
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Grace Ameter | ... |
Emily
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Tyanna Rolley | ... |
Nicole
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Leslie Lyles | ... |
Hairwoman
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| Hallee Hirsh | ... |
Rachel
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| Michael Angarano | ... |
Dave Petrakis
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Kimberly Kish | ... |
Ms. Keen
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Megan Pillar | ... |
Ivy
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| Steve Zahn | ... |
Mr. Freeman
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| D.B. Sweeney | ... |
Jack Sordino
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Jamie Lee White | ... |
Social Studies Student
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| Eric Lively | ... |
Andy Evans
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Christina Hardebeck | ... |
Meg
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| Caitlyn Folley | ... |
Girl at Pep Rally
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Tony Roseboro | ... |
Principal
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Susan Gardner | ... |
Guidance Counselor
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| Arron Kinser | ... |
Art Student
(as Aaron Kinser)
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Laurie Halse Anderson | ... |
Cafeteria Worker (uncredited)
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| Tricia Aurand | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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John Brickner | ... |
High School Kid (uncredited)
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Matt Cahoon | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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Dianna Craig | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Tim Cruz | ... |
Asian Student (uncredited)
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E.K. Dagenfield | ... |
Scrawny Freshman (uncredited)
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Courtney Hardebeck | ... |
Siobhan (uncredited)
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Matthew Jolly | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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| Rebecca Rivo | ... |
High School Librarian (uncredited)
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Annie Young Frisbie | ... |
Medical Student (uncredited)
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Annie Young | ... |
Medical Student (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jessica Sharzer | ||
Written by
| Laurie Halse Anderson | ... | (novel "Speak") |
| Jessica Sharzer | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Annie Young Frisbie | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Fred Berner | ... | producer |
| Matthew Myers | ... | producer |
| Jerry Offsay | ... | executive producer |
| Rebecca Rivo | ... | associate producer |
| Jessica Sharzer | ... | co-producer |
| Annie Young Frisbie | ... | co-producer (as Annie Young Frisbie) |
Music by
| Christopher Libertino | ||
Cinematography by
| Andrij Parekh | ||
Editorial Department
| Karen Barrett | ... | moving images post-production supervisor |
| Sonia Gonzalez | ... | assistant editor |
| Mike Harrop | ... | goldcrest post-production supervisor (as Michael Harrop) |
| Jim Montague | ... | smoke artist |
| Carlos Rodriguez | ... | color correction |
Casting By
| Mark Bennett | ||
| Billy Hopkins | ||
Production Design by
| Laura Ballinger | ||
Art Direction by
| Ethan Brooke | ||
Costume Design by
| Rebecca Gregg | ... | (as Rebecca Bentjen) |
Makeup Department
| Melissa Forney | ... | hair department head |
| Bridget C. Henry | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Darylin Nagy | ... | makeup department head |
| Janet Tallent-Dickson | ... | key hair stylist |
Production Management
| F. Rosenthal Berner | ... | unit production manager |
| Seth Adam Cohen | ... | production supervisor |
| Rebecca Rivo | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Meg Beatty | ... | second second assistant director |
| Jeremy Haak | ... | second second assistant director |
| Daniel J. Shaw | ... | first assistant director |
| Kathleen Tull | ... | second assistant director (as Katie Tull) |
Art Department
| Brad Abner | ... | set dresser |
| Janelle Adams | ... | art department intern |
| Andrea Carroll | ... | property intern |
| Edith Dinger | ... | scenic artist |
| Ana Katharina Drechsler | ... | key on-set dresser (as Ana Katharina Dreschsler) |
| Maus Drechsler | ... | lead on-set dresser |
| Pernilla Ekstrom Greenwood | ... | assistant property master |
| Mark Hodes | ... | set dresser |
| Chad Mahan | ... | carpenter (as Chad Mayhan) |
| Jessica Secrest | ... | scenic artist |
| Sarah Silliman | ... | shopper |
| Scott Stevens | ... | set dresser |
| Jeffrey Thompson | ... | property master |
| Bryce Williams | ... | leadman (as Bryce Paul Williams) |
Sound Department
| Chris Cameron | ... | foley artist |
| David Ellinwood | ... | dialogue editor / sound editor |
| Gonzalo Espinoza | ... | adr mixer |
| Boris Esposito | ... | sound mixer |
| Marshall McGee | ... | boom operator |
| Dave Paterson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jay Peck | ... | foley artist |
| Terra Roeschke | ... | adr coordinator |
| Cara Scarmack | ... | sound intern |
| Thomas Varga | ... | sound mixer (as Boris Esposito) |
| Damian Volpe | ... | supervising sound editor |
Stunts
| Lisa France | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Tyler Andrews | ... | electric intern (as Tyler 'Tibor' Andrews) |
| Tim Cruz | ... | grip |
| Mike Csatlos | ... | second assistant camera |
| Brandon Cundiff | ... | company swing grip (as Brandon Cundieff) |
| Jim Farrell | ... | Steadicam operator / camera operator |
| John Frisbie | ... | best boy electric |
| Matt Hayes | ... | best boy grip |
| Will Hong | ... | first assistant camera |
| Bob Izzo | ... | key grip |
| Gary Jackiewicz | ... | company grip |
| Chan Jeon | ... | best boy grip |
| Arron Kinser | ... | assistant camera (as Aaron Kinser) / camera production assistant (as Aaron Kinser) |
| Kristopher Ross | ... | grip |
| Sean Ryan | ... | company electric |
| Frank Stubblefield | ... | gaffer (as W. Frank Stubblefield) |
Casting Department
| Cindi Buell | ... | extras casting |
| Richard Mason | ... | extras casting assistant |
| D. Lynn Meyers | ... | ohio casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jordan Brettholz | ... | wardrobe intern |
| Dianna Craig | ... | wardrobe intern |
| Karen Hall | ... | set costumer |
| Kathy Karbowski | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Lily Raff | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Heather Glass | ... | assistant location manager |
| Mike Grosky | ... | location manager |
| Susan Hamilton | ... | location scout |
| Gabriel Hoy | ... | location intern |
| Mark Oliver Rylance | ... | location intern (as Mark Rylance) |
Music Department
| Zachary Koenig | ... | musician: cello solos |
| David Siskovic | ... | score mixer |
| Jose Cancela | ... | Additional Music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Gloria Pichhadze | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Jessica Almon | ... | production office intern: NY |
| Tara Andrus | ... | production coordinator |
| Mike Askew | ... | craft service |
| Katie Berman | ... | set intern: Ohio |
| Jason Block | ... | post-production accountant |
| Lauren Brundage | ... | assistant production coordinator / assistant production office coordinator |
| Jacqueline A. Bussie | ... | welfare worker (as Dr. Jacqueline A. Bussie) |
| Monique Champagne | ... | set production assistant |
| Seth Adam Cohen | ... | NYC production supervisor |
| David Collihan | ... | production assistant (as David Kneeream) |
| Noreen Compton | ... | production assistant |
| Amy Comstock | ... | production accountant |
| Amy Durning | ... | assistant to producer |
| Joel Girard | ... | set intern: Ohio |
| Kayse Goodell | ... | production assistant |
| Joe Graham | ... | production office intern: NY |
| Matthew Hamachek | ... | production assistant / set production assistant |
| Jim Hartz | ... | welfare worker: teacher |
| Chris Hersberger | ... | set intern: Ohio |
| Suzanne Hodsden | ... | office assistant |
| Dave Hughs | ... | set intern: Ohio |
| Garre Inks | ... | artist: artwork for Melinda |
| Autumn Nakamura Neal | ... | set intern: Ohio (as Autumn Nakamura) |
| Shannon Mackenzie Orr | ... | production office intern: NY |
| Derek Rimelspach | ... | production assistant / set intern: Ohio |
| Christina Schaich | ... | production assistant |
| Paige Swope | ... | stand-in: Kristen Stewart |
| Richard Sylvarnes | ... | still photography |
| Paul Tepper | ... | artist: artwork for Mr. Freeman |
| Jessica Beisler | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Michael S. Brown | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Coleman | ... | special thanks (as Mayor Michael Coleman) |
| Jerry Droll | ... | special thanks |
| Graham High School Marching Band | ... | special thanks |
| Darryl Lang | ... | special thanks |
| Michael Pogony | ... | special thanks |
| Mark Shonda | ... | special thanks: O.S.U. Theatre Dept. |
| Austintown Fitch H.S. Cheerleading Squad | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Showtime Networks (2005) (United States) (tv)
- M6 Vidéo (2010) (France) (theatrical)
- Edel Media & Entertainment (2016) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Edel Media & Entertainment (2016) (Germany) (DVD)
- Flashback Home Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (DVD)
- Great Movies (2014) (Germany) (Homevideo, VOD, Internet)
- Lifetime Television (2005) (United States) (tv)
- Lighthouse Home Entertainment (2014) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Lighthouse Home Entertainment (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- Nelonen (2011) (Finland) (tv)
- Showtime Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- A & B Security Services (security)
- AON/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services (insurance)
- Axium Payroll Services (payroll company)
- Budget Car and Truck Rental (production vehicles)
- Goldcrest Post Production New York (post-production services and facilities)
- Granville High School Drama Department (special thanks)
- Juniper Post (adr & voice-over recording)
- Looking Glass Associates (production vehicles)
- Manor Rock Editing (film editing facilities)
- Midwest Grip & Lighting (grip and lighting equipment)
- Moving Images, New York (film laboratory & video services)
- Oxley's On The Go Catering (catering)
- Postworks New York (dailies)
- Sabo Studios (additional lighting & grip equipment)
- Shadowcatcher Camera (additional camera equipment)
- Sound One, New York (film editing facilities)
- Technological Cinevideo Services (TCS) (Arriflex cameras)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | "Sordino," Melinda's last name, means "muted." See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Speak (2004) - Overlooked Movies (2020). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Heliopause See more » |
| Quotes |
Heather:
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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. See more » |