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The Speech

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A man waits for a reconciliation message from his ex during a seemingly never-ending family dinner.

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Jack Walters Loud and Clear Reviews Jul 9, 2026
4/5
The Speech impresses with its intelligent and amusing screenplay, brought to life by perfectly tuned performances and hilariously awkward characters. Go to Full Review Ezequiel Boetti Otroscines.com Sep 1, 2022
2/5
A lesser comedy with a protagonist that repels any kind of empathy and takes steps towards a humor that is hardly humorous. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Milagros Amondaray La Nación (Argentina) Sep 1, 2022
3/4
When it isn't cheesy or forced, The Speech is a welcome celebration of mistakes. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Nazareno Brega Clarín Sep 1, 2022
2/4
Humor is the only reprieve from the suffocating internal thought process of the protagonist. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Gerard M @GermWald Jul 23, 2024 A thought experiment that should have stayed as a thought - no reason to make a movie of these bland mental meanderings. See more Sara V @RT29271720 Jul 22, 2024 I loved it. I laughed and laughed. Delightfully relaxing and entertaining. See more john f @RT21082735 Feb 25, 2022 A very funny French comedy that will delight with its light touch and occasional deep pathos. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Laurent Tirard

Director

Benjamin Lavernhe

Adrien

Sara Giraudeau

Sonia

Kyan Khojandi

Ludo

Julia Piaton

Sophie

François Morel

Le père d'Adrien
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Movie Info

Synopsis A man waits for a reconciliation message from his ex during a seemingly never-ending family dinner.
Director
Laurent Tirard
Producer
Olivia Lagache
Screenwriter
Laurent Tirard, Fabcaro
Production Co
Les Films sur mesure, Le Pacte, France 2 Cinéma, Scope Pictures
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 27m
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