Read My Lips (2002): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Read My Lips is a 2002 drama thriller directed by Jacques Audiard. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $5.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Jacques Audiard
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Read My Lips About?
The premise of Read My Lips without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Carla Bhem leads a quiet life as a secretary until the arrival of Paul Angeli, a charming former convict. He encourages her to question her routine and confront hidden aspects of herself. As an unexpected connection develops between them, long-held secrets surface, blurring the distinction between right and wrong. The story explores themes of morality, second chances, and the complexities of human connection.
Read My Lips Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female full frontal nudity
- female frontal nudity
- female nudity
- fetish
- france
- architect
- underwear
- dancer
- hearing aid
- heist
- sex
- cigarette smoking
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- handcuffs
- lip reading
- deaf woman
- gangster
- single woman
- disappearance of sister
- disappearance of wife
- 2000s
- body part in title
- first person title
- hiding in a closet
- workplace relationship
- workplace rivalry
- hearing impaired
- stealing money
- stealing from the mob
- rooftop view
- organized crime
- dark romance
- psychological thriller
- thief
- ex convict
- secretary
- head held underwater
- disappearance
- missing sister
- missing wife
- sales commission
- sister sister relationship
- typewriter
- breaking and entering
- parole
- interview
- computer
- cafeteria
- cafe
- baby
- babysitting
The Director of Read My Lips
Directed by Jacques Audiard.
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Director Jacques Audiard
More from Jacques Audiard
More films directed by Jacques Audiard, best-rated first: A Prophet, The Sisters Brothers, Rust and Bone and The Beat That My Heart Skipped.
Read My Lips Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Read My Lips 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 71% User score
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Read My Lips Plot Summary
What happens in Read My Lips from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Carla Behm, portrayed by Emmanuelle Devos, is a young woman diligently working as an administrative aid in a Real Estate office. Despite being essential to the success of property acquisitions and developments, she often finds herself overlooked and underappreciated by her male colleagues. With her profoundly attractive yet plain demeanor, Carla faces challenges stemming from her hearing impairment, relying on a hearing aid to engage in conversations. Nevertheless, her remarkable skill in reading lips allows her to immerse herself in the lives of those around her, often leaving her feeling isolated.
Full summary
The whole story of Read My Lips, scene by scene
Read My Lips Box Office
Read My Lips grossed $5.4 million worldwide. $1.5 million came from the US and Canada and $3.9 million (73%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.4M
- US & Canada
- $1.5M
- International
- $3.9M
Read My Lips Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Read My Lips.
How Well Do You Know Read My Lips?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What skill does Carla rely on to eavesdrop on conversations?
Read My Lips Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Lippenbekenntnisse” and “Sulle mie labbra”.
- Also known as
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- Lippenbekenntnisse
- Sulle mie labbra
- Читай по губам
- Lee mis labios
- Tödliche Bekenntnisse
- A számat figyeld!
- Πάνω στα Χείλη μου
- Sobre Meus Lábios
- Чети по устните ми
- Na moich ustach
- 내 마음을 읽어 봐
- Читай по губах
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- 唇语惊魂
- Dudaklarımı Oku, წაიკითხე ჩემი ტუჩების მოძრაობის მიხედვით
- リード・マイ・リップス
- Čti mi ze rtů
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Read My Lips FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Read My Lips, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Read My Lips?
Read My Lips runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Read My Lips released?
Read My Lips was released on July 5, 2002.
Who directed Read My Lips?
Read My Lips was directed by Jacques Audiard.
More films by Jacques Audiard How much did Read My Lips make at the box office?
Read My Lips grossed $5.4 million worldwide ($1.5 million domestic, $3.9 million international).
How is Read My Lips rated?
Read My Lips has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 82 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Read My Lips have a post-credit scene?
No. Read My Lips has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Read My Lips in?
The original language of Read My Lips is French.
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