A Life without Words (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2011, A Life without Words is a drama, documentary and family film directed by Adam Isenberg, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. In rural Nicaragua, Dulce Maria and her brother Francisco are Deaf adults who know no language at all--spoken, written or signed--until Tomasa, a Deaf sign-language teacher, arrives determined to teach them their first words.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Life without Words has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Life without Words page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Life without Words tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Life without Words (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Life without Words change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Life without Words worth watching?
- A Life without Words holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, documentary and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was A Life without Words released?
- A Life without Words was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.