What the Deaf Man Heard (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1997, What the Deaf Man Heard is a comedy and drama film directed by John Kent Harrison, running about 120 minutes. “For twenty years, he lived in silence. Now his heart needs to speak the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1945, a young boy arrives in a small Georgia town on a bus from which his mother was abducted and murdered. Alone he sits quietly and everyone becomes convinced that he is deaf and mute. Deciding that silence offers some power and protection, the boy decides to remain mute and just listens to all that is being said around him by people who think that he cannot hear.
Who’s in it. What the Deaf Man Heard stars Matthew Modine as Sammy Ayers, Claire Bloom as Mrs. Tynan, Judith Ivey as Lucille and James Earl Jones as Archibald Thacker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, What the Deaf Man Heard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What the Deaf Man Heard page.
If you liked it. Fans of What the Deaf Man Heard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What the Deaf Man Heard (1997)?
- In US, What the Deaf Man Heard is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is What the Deaf Man Heard worth watching?
- What the Deaf Man Heard holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What the Deaf Man Heard?
- What the Deaf Man Heard stars Matthew Modine, Claire Bloom, Judith Ivey, James Earl Jones and Jerry O'Connell.
- When was What the Deaf Man Heard released?
- What the Deaf Man Heard was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.