Sign in

The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story

1993·Movie
65
GoodGoodWatch score

Watch

Not streaming in any country yet.

The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story fingerprint

Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Wholesome and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome7
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, a real life story, and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

True story of Alexander Graham Bell's invention of the telephone, inspired by his mother.
Biographical DramaInvention of the TelephoneHistorical AccountFamily-OrientedInspirational StoryCharacter StudyNostalgicEarly Telecommunications

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

Is The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Sound and the Silence: The Alexander Graham Bell Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland, Canada, New Zealand.