Figures of Speech (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 2016, Figures of Speech is a documentary film directed by Ari Levinson, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Figures of Speech is a feature-length documentary that follows a group of high school students from all over the country as they vie for glory in the little-known world of competitive acting, otherwise known as Speech or Forensics. It is a coming-of-age story wrapped inside a quirky sub-culture competition doc, that will remind you what it feels like to be on the edge of adulthood, fighting to become whoever it is you’re meant to be.
Who’s in it. Figures of Speech stars Chris Pine as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Figures of Speech sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Figures of Speech page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Figures of Speech (2016)?
- In US, Figures of Speech is available to 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 Figures of Speech worth watching?
- Figures of Speech holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Figures of Speech?
- Figures of Speech stars Chris Pine.
- When was Figures of Speech released?
- Figures of Speech was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.