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Speechless

  • 19941994
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Geena Davis and Michael Keaton in Speechless (1994)
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  • Comedy
  • Romance

Two political speechwriters fall in love before they find out they are working for candidates on opposite sides.Two political speechwriters fall in love before they find out they are working for candidates on opposite sides.Two political speechwriters fall in love before they find out they are working for candidates on opposite sides.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Ron Underwood
  • Writer
    • Robert King
  • Stars
    • Michael Keaton
    • Geena Davis
    • Christopher Reeve
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ron Underwood
  • Writer
    • Robert King
  • Stars
    • Michael Keaton
    • Geena Davis
    • Christopher Reeve
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    • 32User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Speechless (1994)
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    Geena Davis and Michael Keaton in Speechless (1994)
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    Geena Davis and Michael Keaton in Speechless (1994)
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    Michael Keaton in Speechless (1994)
    Bonnie Bedelia in Speechless (1994)
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    Geena Davis, Michael Keaton, and Ron Underwood in Speechless (1994)
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    Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton
    • Kevin Vallickas Kevin Vallick
    Geena Davis
    Geena Davis
    • Julia Mannas Julia Mann
    Christopher Reeve
    Christopher Reeve
    • Bob Freedas Bob Freed
    Bonnie Bedelia
    Bonnie Bedelia
    • Annetteas Annette
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Dan Venturaas Dan Ventura
    Charles Martin Smith
    Charles Martin Smith
    • Mike Kratzas Mike Kratz
    Gailard Sartain
    Gailard Sartain
    • Lee Cutleras Lee Cutler
    Ray Baker
    Ray Baker
    • Ray Garvinas Ray Garvin
    Mitchell Ryan
    Mitchell Ryan
    • Lloyd Wannamakeras Lloyd Wannamaker
    Willie Garson
    Willie Garson
    • Dickas Dick
    Paul Lazar
    Paul Lazar
    • Harryas Harry
    Richard Poe
    Richard Poe
    • Tomas Tom
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Chuckas Chuck
    Steven Wright
    Steven Wright
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Jodi Carlisle
    Jodi Carlisle
    • Doris Windas Doris Wind
    Cynthia Mace
    Cynthia Mace
    • Michelle Kortzas Michelle Kortz
    Steve Gonzales
    Steve Gonzales
    • Jim Rodriguezas Jim Rodriguez
    Robin Pearson Rose
    Robin Pearson Rose
    • Teacheras Teacher
    • Director
      • Ron Underwood
    • Writer
      • Robert King
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    Storyline

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    Meeting each other for the first time in the gift shop of the Las Cruces, New Mexico hotel where they are both staying, there is an undeniable and mutual attraction between Julia Mann and Kevin Vallick, with things they share being their insomnia and both being writers. That attraction may take a turn when they find out at an inopportune time that he is now not the television sitcom writer she believed him to be and she is now not the reporter he believed her to be, but rather they are both speechwriters for opposing candidates for the one open New Mexico senate seat, she writing for Democrat Lloyd Wannamaker, and he writing for Republican Ray Garvin. Beyond issues within their respective campaigns they may have let slip in their pillow talk, they have to decide if love and politics can mix. Their situation is further complicated by: Julia's ex-fiancé, war correspondent Robert Freed - nicknamed Baghdad Bob - trying to win her back, she who broke up with him believing he wanted a cheering section more than a wife; Kevin's unique relationship with cutthroat Annette, who hired him to work on Garvin's campaign; some not so little political impropriety which the other side would love to use to smear their opponent; and a few misunderstandings about the balance between their professional and personal lives. —Huggo
    • speechwriter
    • insomnia
    • new mexico
    • plagiarism
    • bear cub
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      • A comedy beyond words.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for one use of strong language
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    • Trivia
      Michael Keaton is seen wearing a Pittsburgh Pirates hat in the movie. Keaton is from Pittsburgh, and an avid Pirates fan.
    • Quotes

      [Kevin and Julia are talking in front of a group of junior high school students]

      Female Student: Is there much interaction between the two campaings? I mean, between Democrats and Republicans?

      Kevin: [to Julia] Ah, I believe this is your area.

      Julia: Uh, it's discouraged for campaigns to interact. For instance, if one speechwriter were to date another, they might reveal something crucial about the campaign. Some campaigns have spies for just this purpose, whose job it is to follow the speechwriter, and to seduce her--

      Kevin: --Or him--

      Julia: --Into revealing her secrets.

      Kevin: On the other hand, some speechwriters have the tendency to become what is known as "paranoid," and just because someone seems interested in her doesn't mean they're after her "secrets."

      Julia: Still, it's not paranoid to become suspicious of a "chance" encounter which isn't really chance--

      Kevin: --Or someone lying about the work she does. A good speechwriter could protect herself from this situation by not flirting, you know, not sniffing around like a cat in heat.

      Julia: Or she might tell the other speechwriter to his face, "Peddle your shit elsewhere, scumbag."

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      Bank of Love
      Written and Performed by James Armstrong

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    User reviews32

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Although it won't leave one speechless, this is an intelligent and humorous romcom
    Julia (Geena Davis) is a longtime speechwriter, currently working on a senatorial campaign in New Mexico. Kevin (Michael Keaton) has just been hired to be the speechwriter for the opposing candidate. Both are insomniacs. Late one night, they connect at the hotel shop counter where they are both reaching for a bottle of sleeping pills. Sparks fly furiously. Neither knows the other's occupation. But, how long will it be before this big secret is revealed? And, isn't Julia engaged to a hotshot international correspondent anyway? This is a cute movie in a cactus setting. Davis and Keaton are funny and believable as the ace writers. A scene where they speak/duel before a group of school children is priceless. The supporting cast is nice, the script is quite good, and the costumes and scenery more than adequate. And, yes, the movie has some good messages about politics, wolves in sheeps clothing, and true believers. Although it won't leave anyone speechless, this intelligent, humorous love story delights its target audience very well.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • 愛得沒話說
    • Filming locations
      • Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Forge
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,667,959
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,969,048
      • Dec 18, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,667,959
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • DTS-Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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