Speak (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2004, Speak is a drama film directed by Jessica Sharzer, running about 89 minutes. “The Truth Will Change Everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Freshman high-school student Melinda has refused to speak ever since she called the cops on a popular summer party. With her old friends snubbing her for being a rat, and her parents too busy to notice her troubles, she folds into herself, trying to hide her secret: that star senior Andy raped her at the party. But Melinda does manage to find solace in her art class headed by Mr. Freeman.
Who’s in it. Speak stars Kristen Stewart as Melinda Sordino, Elizabeth Perkins as Joyce Sordino, Steve Zahn as Mr. Freeman and Michael Angarano as Dave Petrakis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Speak has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Speak page.
If you liked it. Fans of Speak tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Speak (2004)?
- In US, Speak is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Speak worth watching?
- Speak holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Speak?
- Speak stars Kristen Stewart, Elizabeth Perkins, Steve Zahn, Michael Angarano and D.B. Sweeney.
- When was Speak released?
- Speak was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.