Movie

What the Deaf Man Heard

“For twenty years, he lived in silence. Now his heart needs to speak the truth.”

★ 6.4(22)19972h 0m

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Good to know

Director: John Kent Harrison
Release date: 1997-11-23
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

About What the Deaf Man Heard

What the Deaf Man Heard is a 1997 movie in the Drama, Comedy and TV Movie genres, directed by John Kent Harrison, starring Matthew Modine, Claire Bloom and Judith Ivey. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch What the Deaf Man Heard in Saudi Arabia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1945, a young boy arrives in a small Georgia town on a bus from which his mother was abducted and murdered. Alone he sits quietly and everyone becomes convinced that he is deaf and mute. Deciding that silence offers some power and protection, the boy decides to remain mute and just listens to all that is being said around him by people who think that he cannot hear.

Cast

Matthew Modine

Sammy Ayers

Claire Bloom

Mrs. Tynan

Judith Ivey

Lucille

James Earl Jones

Archibald Thacker

Jerry O'Connell

Reverend Perry Ray Pruitt

Bernadette Peters

Helen Ayers

Tom Skerritt

Norm Jenkins

Anne Bobby

Tallasse Tynan

Stephen Spinella

Percy

Jake Weber

Tolliver Tynan

Frankie Muniz

Young Sammy Ayers

Hallee Hirsh

Young Tallasse

Themes & keywords

deaf man

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch What the Deaf Man Heard in Saudi Arabia?+

What the Deaf Man Heard is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Saudi Arabia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is What the Deaf Man Heard on Netflix?+

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How long is What the Deaf Man Heard?+

What the Deaf Man Heard has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in What the Deaf Man Heard?+

What the Deaf Man Heard stars Matthew Modine, Claire Bloom, Judith Ivey, James Earl Jones and Jerry O'Connell.

When did What the Deaf Man Heard come out?+

What the Deaf Man Heard is a 1997 movie directed by John Kent Harrison.

What genre is What the Deaf Man Heard?+

What the Deaf Man Heard is Drama, Comedy and TV Movie film.

Who directed What the Deaf Man Heard?+

What the Deaf Man Heard was directed by John Kent Harrison.