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6.0 / 10(108 votes)IMDbPG-1319941h 39m$25.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Speechless

“There are two sides to every love story. Don't believe either one of them.”

Synopsis

In the midst of election season in New Mexico, political speechwriters Julia Mann and Kevin Vallick begin a romance, unaware they are working for candidates on opposite sides.

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Speechless (1994) Original Trailer [FHD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-10

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 16, 1994

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 1, 1995

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.66x ROI)

Production Budget

$38M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$25.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.66x

-$12.9M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $38MWorldwide: $25.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ron Underwood
Screenplay & Story
Robert King
Original Score
Marc Shaiman
Original Title
Speechless
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 39m
Production Budget
$38M
Worldwide Gross
$25.1M
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ron Underwood

Screenplay & Story

Robert King

Original Score & Music

Marc Shaiman

Film Editing

Richard Francis-Bruce

Producers

Renny Harlin, Harry Colomby, Geena Davis

Department Leadership Roster

Ron Underwood

Ron Underwood

Director

Robert King

Robert King

Screenplay

Renny Harlin

Renny Harlin

Producer

Marc Shaiman

Marc Shaiman

Original Music Composer

Geena Davis

Geena Davis

Producer

Richard Francis-Bruce

Richard Francis-Bruce

Editor

J. Dennis Washington

Production Design

Jane Robinson

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Speechless.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Speechless

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Speechless about?

In the midst of election season in New Mexico, political speechwriters Julia Mann and Kevin Vallick begin a romance, unaware they are working for candidates on opposite sides.

Who directed Speechless?

Speechless was directed by Ron Underwood.

Who stars in Speechless?

The principal cast of Speechless includes Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, Bonnie Bedelia, Christopher Reeve, Ernie Hudson.

When was Speechless released and how long is it?

Speechless was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.

What was the box office and production budget of Speechless?

Speechless had a reported production budget of $38M and grossed $25.1M at the worldwide box office (0.66 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Speechless?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Speechless was composed by Marc Shaiman.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Speechless?

Speechless holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).