Talking the Pictures (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2019, Talking the Pictures is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Masayuki Suo, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. Set at a movie theater in a small village around 100 years ago. Silent films are play at the movie theater. A young man aspires to become a benshi, a performer that provides live narration to silent films.
Who’s in it. Talking the Pictures stars Ryo Narita as Shuntaro Sometani, Yuina Kuroshima as Umeko Kurihara, Masatoshi Nagase as Shusei Yamaoka and Kengo Kora as Takayuki Motegi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Talking the Pictures has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Talking the Pictures page.
If you liked it. Fans of Talking the Pictures tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Talking the Pictures (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Talking the Pictures change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Talking the Pictures worth watching?
- Talking the Pictures holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Talking the Pictures?
- Talking the Pictures stars Ryo Narita, Yuina Kuroshima, Masatoshi Nagase, Kengo Kora and Mao Inoue.
- When was Talking the Pictures released?
- Talking the Pictures was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.