Speechless (1994): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Speechless is a 1994 romantic comedy directed by Ron Underwood, starring Geena Davis as Julia, Michael Keaton and Mitchell Ryan. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $20.7 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Ron Underwood
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Speechless About?
The premise of Speechless without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Political speechwriters Julia Mann and Kevin Vallick fall for each other during a heated New Mexico election, only to discover they are crafting messages for rival candidates. Their budding romance is tested as loyalties clash and both must navigate love and ambition on opposite sides of the campaign.
Speechless Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- speechwriter
- insomnia
- new mexico
- plagiarism
- bear cub
- hotel
- rivalry
- reporter
- political campaign
- speech
- politician
- opposites attract
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- battle of the sexes
- pun in title
- speaking spanish
- falling in love
- aftershave
- idealist
- hot air balloon
- teleprompter
- fountain
- train
- telephone call
- high school
- prank
- tv news
- fiance fiancee relationship
- broken engagement
- door chain
- political debate
- wager
- mgm
- mgm ua
- mgm ua home video
- love
- romantic comedy
- north america
- political candidate
- election campaign
- one word title
- media
- competition
Speechless Cast & Characters
Geena Davis leads the cast as Julia, with Michael Keaton as Kevin and Mitchell Ryan as Lloyd Wannamaker. Directed by Ron Underwood; 24 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ron Underwood
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Geena Davis as Julia -
Michael Keaton as Kevin - Mitchell Ryan as Lloyd Wannamaker
- Ray Baker as Ray Garvin
Also Starring in Speechless
· 20 more- Bonnie Bedelia Annette
- Christopher Reeve Bob 'Bagdad' Freed
- Ernie Hudson Ventura
- Harry Shearer Chuck
- Richard Schiff Sound Technician (uncredited)
- Charles Martin Smith Kratz
- Jon Favreau Debate Control Room Operator (uncredited)
- Gailard Sartain Lee Cutler
- Mary Pat Gleason Desk Clerk
- Willie Garson Dick
- Steven Wright Eddie
- Paul Lazar Harry
- Peter Mackenzie Andy
- Cynthia Mace Michelle Kortz
- Khris Kaneff Party Guest (uncredited)
- Jodi Carlisle Doris Wind
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- Heather Medway Make-Up Girl (uncredited)
- Michelle Holden Beth Yeats
- Richard Poe Tom
- Yasmine Abdul-Wahid Female Student
Speechless Plot Summary
What happens in Speechless from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a gift shop of a Las Cruces, New Mexico hotel, two insomniac writers, Julia Mann Geena Davis and Kevin Vallick [Michael Keaton], clash over the last box of sleep medicine, a small moment that gently reveals a much bigger collision brewing beneath the surface of their lives.
Unbeknownst to them at first, both are speechwriters for rival candidates in a New Mexico Senate race. Julia backs the Democratic candidate Lloyd Wannamaker [Mitchell Ryan], while Kevin serves the Republican Ray Garvin [Ray Baker]. Their professional worlds quietly intertwine as they begin to influence each other’s messaging without realizing whose side the other is on, setting up a delicate tension between romance and politics.
Full summary
The whole story of Speechless, scene by scene
Speechless Box Office
Speechless grossed $20.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$20.7M
- US & Canada
- $20.7M
Speechless Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Speechless.
How Well Do You Know Speechless?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Julia Mann, the female lead?
Speechless Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Chérie, vote pour moi” and “Apenas Bons Amigos”.
- Also known as
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- Chérie, vote pour moi
- Apenas Bons Amigos
- Ciao Julia, sono Kevin
- Sin palabras
- Sprachlos
- Безмълвно
- Hallgass velem
- Без слов
- 스피치리스
- 爱得没话说
- Без слів
- Bez řečí
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Speechless FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Speechless, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Speechless?
Speechless runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Speechless released?
Speechless was released on December 16, 1994.
Who directed Speechless?
Speechless was directed by Ron Underwood.
More films by Ron Underwood Who is in the cast of Speechless?
Speechless stars Geena Davis as Julia, Michael Keaton as Kevin and Mitchell Ryan as Lloyd Wannamaker, among 24 credited actors.
How much did Speechless make at the box office?
Speechless grossed $20.7 million worldwide.
Does Speechless have a post-credit scene?
No. Speechless has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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