The Boy Who Stopped Talking (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1996, The Boy Who Stopped Talking is a notable film directed by Ben Sombogaart, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Memo is a nine-year-old boy who lives in Turkey with his mother and little sister, while his father works in a Netherlands seaport. When war looms near his family home, Memo's father moves the family to be with him in the Netherlands. Memo is unhappy at having to leave his village, his best friend, Mustafa, and his job as a mail boy. Once installed in his father's basement flat, Memo begins his own protest at being removed from his home by refusing to speak.
Who’s in it. The Boy Who Stopped Talking stars Erçan Orhan as Mohammed Akkus (Memo), Halsho Hussain as Mustafa, Brader Musiki as Hüsnü Akkus and Husna Killi as Fatma Akkus.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Boy Who Stopped Talking 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 Boy Who Stopped Talking page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy Who Stopped Talking (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boy Who Stopped Talking change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boy Who Stopped Talking worth watching?
- The Boy Who Stopped Talking holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boy Who Stopped Talking?
- The Boy Who Stopped Talking stars Erçan Orhan, Halsho Hussain, Brader Musiki and Husna Killi.
- When was The Boy Who Stopped Talking released?
- The Boy Who Stopped Talking was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.