Speaking Parts (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Speaking Parts is a drama and romance film directed by Atom Egoyan, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A struggling actor's job as a hotel custodian is a front for his real job: being rented out as a gigolo by his supervisor. A co-worker is obsessed with him, but he ignores and avoids her. He leaves his acting resume in the hotel room of a screenwriter, who is casting for a TV movie based on the true story of her deceased brother. She hires him to play the lead and the two begin an affair.
Who’s in it. Speaking Parts stars Michael McManus as Lance, Arsinée Khanjian as Lisa, Gabrielle Rose as Clara and David Hemblen as The Producer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Speaking Parts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Speaking Parts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Speaking Parts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Speaking Parts (1989)?
- In GB, Speaking Parts is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Speaking Parts worth watching?
- Speaking Parts holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Speaking Parts?
- Speaking Parts stars Michael McManus, Arsinée Khanjian, Gabrielle Rose, David Hemblen and Patricia Collins.
- When was Speaking Parts released?
- Speaking Parts was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.