Speech & Debate
“Life is a stage. Find your voice. Change the world.”
Synopsis
Frustrated by the hypocrisy they see in their parents, teachers, and the entire school board, an unlikely trio set out to find a common truth and make their voices heard as they revive a defunct school club and take on the world.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-01
Top Cast
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Liam James
Solomon
Sarah Steele
Diwata
Austin P. McKenzie
Howie
Janeane Garofalo
Marie
Kal Penn
James
Roger Bart
Principal Bellingham
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Joan
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Susan
Skylar Astin
Walter Healy
Sarah Baker
Miss Riggi
Darren Criss
Darren Criss
Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth
Cristina Franco
Oksana
Ryan Lee
Mark
Edgar Arreola
Arnett
Karen Beyer
Persuasive Speaking Judge
Orlette Cutrer
Teacher
Lucy DeVito
Lucy
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Karam
- Original Score
- Deborah Lurie
- Original Title
- Speech & Debate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Sycamore Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Harris
Stephen Karam
Deborah Lurie
David Hennings
Robert Hoffman
Dan Harris, Ben Nearn, Tom Rice
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Dan Harris
Director
Robert Hoffman
Editor
Stephen Karam
Writer
Stephen Karam
Screenplay
David Hennings
Director of Photography
Darcy C. Scanlin
Production Design
Tom Rice
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Speech & Debate
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What is Speech & Debate about?
Frustrated by the hypocrisy they see in their parents, teachers, and the entire school board, an unlikely trio set out to find a common truth and make their voices heard as they revive a defunct school club and take on the world.
Who directed Speech & Debate?
Speech & Debate was directed by Dan Harris.
Who stars in Speech & Debate?
The principal cast of Speech & Debate includes Liam James, Sarah Steele, Austin P. McKenzie, Janeane Garofalo, Kal Penn.
When was Speech & Debate released and how long is it?
Speech & Debate was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Speech & Debate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Speech & Debate was composed by Deborah Lurie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Speech & Debate?
Speech & Debate holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).