Listen to Me
“It's about real life.”
Synopsis
It was the best time of their lives. A kid from Oklahoma. An immigrant's daughter. A senator's son, a society girl, and a college professor with a dream. They had one thing in common...the will to win. A group of college debaters learn about the world, friendships, love, dreams and family.
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Listen to Me - Trailer
Type: Clip • Published 2017-10-04
Top Cast
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Kirk Cameron
Tucker Muldowney
Jami Gertz
Monica Tomanski
Roy Scheider
Charlie Nichols
Amanda Peterson
Donna Lumis
Tim Quill
Garson McKeller
Christopher Atkins
Bruce Arlington
George Wyner
Dean Schwimmer
Anthony Zerbe
Senator McKellar
Yeardley Smith
Cootz
Quinn Cummings
Susan Hooper
Jason Gould
Hinkelstein
Moon Unit Zappa
Longnecker
Dan Schneider
Nathan Gore
Mary Gregory
Justice Brooderworth
Tom Schanley
Rance Howard
Peter DeLuise
Tim Dang
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Day Stewart
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Day Stewart
- Original Score
- David Foster
- Original Title
- Listen to Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.3M
- Production Studios
- Weintraub Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Day Stewart
Douglas Day Stewart
David Foster
Fred J. Koenekamp
Anne V. Coates
Martin Bregman, Marykay Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Day Stewart
Director
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Martin Bregman
Producer
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Marykay Powell
Producer
Douglas Day Stewart
Writer
Gregory Pickrell
Production Design
Durinda Wood
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Listen to Me
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What is Listen to Me about?
It was the best time of their lives. A kid from Oklahoma. An immigrant's daughter. A senator's son, a society girl, and a college professor with a dream. They had one thing in common...the will to win. A group of college debaters learn about the world, friendships, love, dreams and family.
Who directed Listen to Me?
Listen to Me was directed by Douglas Day Stewart.
Who stars in Listen to Me?
The principal cast of Listen to Me includes Kirk Cameron, Jami Gertz, Roy Scheider, Amanda Peterson, Tim Quill.
When was Listen to Me released and how long is it?
Listen to Me was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did Listen to Me make at the box office?
Listen to Me grossed $4.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Listen to Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Listen to Me was composed by David Foster.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Listen to Me?
Listen to Me holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).