Speechless (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2017, Speechless is a notable film directed by Hilde Van Mieghem, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Well-known novelist and literary monument, 55-year-old Jan Meerman's successful life is thrown upside down when his 85-year-old mother, Josée Verbeke, unexpectedly has a severe stroke. Jan no longer recognizes his once lively mother as her verbal witticisms have been replaced by pitiful cries and gibberish. In these difficult times Jan faces the upcoming deadline of his new novel. The confrontation he has to engage with the decline of his mother makes him question his priorities.
Who’s in it. Speechless stars Stany Crets as Jan Meerman, Viviane de Muynck as Moeder Josée, heden, Rik van Uffelen as Vader Roger and Marie Vinck as Moeder Josée, verleden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Speechless has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Speechless page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Speechless (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Speechless change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Speechless worth watching?
- Speechless holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Speechless?
- Speechless stars Stany Crets, Viviane de Muynck, Rik van Uffelen, Marie Vinck and Flor Decleir.
- When was Speechless released?
- Speechless was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.