The Power of Speech (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1988, The Power of Speech is a drama and romance film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. Godard blends elements of literature, cinema and other artistic medias from different historical periods in order to make a stance on how words can be subverted and manipulated to many different contexts, sometimes bearing a similar significance to the original material or even creating an alternate context.
Who’s in it. The Power of Speech stars Lydia Andréï as Velma, Jean Bouise as Agatos, Laurence Côte as Oïnos and Jean-Michel Irribaren.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Power of Speech has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Power of Speech page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Power of Speech tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Power of Speech (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Power of Speech change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Power of Speech worth watching?
- The Power of Speech holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Power of Speech?
- The Power of Speech stars Lydia Andréï, Jean Bouise, Laurence Côte and Jean-Michel Irribaren.
- When was The Power of Speech released?
- The Power of Speech was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.