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Spoken Word

2009·Movie
1h 56min·PG-13
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Some of life's greatest journeys begin at the end

A San Francisco spoken word artist returns to New Mexico to be with his dying father, only to find he loses his "voice" as he is sucked back in to the dysfunctional life of drugs and violence he left behind.
Spoken WordUrban DramaDrug AddictionFamily DysfunctionCharacter StudySocial IssuesInner TurmoilBleak RealismRedemption Story

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Spoken Word

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Where can I stream Spoken Word legally?

Spoken Word is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Spoken Word worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spoken Word rated?

PG-13Drug useStrong languageViolence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: drug use, strong language, and violence.

How long is Spoken Word?

1 h 56 min

Spoken Word runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Spoken Word?

Critics49
Audiences51

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 51 out of 100, so both groups see Spoken Word much the same way.

What language is Spoken Word in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Spoken Word?

4BRCAJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spoken Word in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.