Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1988, Distant Voices, Still Lives is a drama and music film directed by Terence Davies, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. The second film in Terence Davies's autobiographical series (along with "Trilogy" and "The Long Day Closes") is an impressionistic view of a working-class family in 1940s and 1950s Liverpool, based on Davies's own family. Through a series of exquisite tableaux Davies creates a deeply affecting photo album of a troubled family wrestling with the complexity of love.
Who’s in it. Distant Voices, Still Lives stars Freda Dowie as Mother, Pete Postlethwaite as Father, Angela Walsh as Eileen and Lorraine Ashbourne as Maisie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Distant Voices, Still Lives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Distant Voices, Still Lives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Distant Voices, Still Lives tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988)?
- In US, Distant Voices, Still Lives is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Distant Voices, Still Lives worth watching?
- Distant Voices, Still Lives holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Distant Voices, Still Lives?
- Distant Voices, Still Lives stars Freda Dowie, Pete Postlethwaite, Angela Walsh, Lorraine Ashbourne and Dean Williams.
- When was Distant Voices, Still Lives released?
- Distant Voices, Still Lives was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.