The People Speak (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2009, The People Speak is a history and documentary film directed by Howard Zinn, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. A look at America's struggles with war, class, race and women's rights. based on Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States."
Who’s in it. The People Speak stars Rosario Dawson as Self, Morgan Freeman as Self, Marisa Tomei as Self and Sean Penn as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The People Speak has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The People Speak page.
If you liked it. Fans of The People Speak tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The People Speak (2009)?
- In US, The People Speak 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 The People Speak worth watching?
- The People Speak holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The People Speak?
- The People Speak stars Rosario Dawson, Morgan Freeman, Marisa Tomei, Sean Penn and Viggo Mortensen.
- When was The People Speak released?
- The People Speak was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.