What the Deaf Man Heard

1997

Action / Comedy / Drama

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 88%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 88% · 500 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.0/10 10 1389 1.4K

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Plot summary

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.

Director

John Kent Harrison Photo
John Kent Harrison

Top cast

Jake Weber Photo
Jake Weber as Tolliver Tynan
Jerry O'Connell Photo
Jerry O'Connell as Reverend Perry Ray Pruitt
Matthew Modine Photo
Matthew Modine as Sammy Ayers
Tom Skerritt Photo
Tom Skerritt as Norm Jenkins
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902.34 MB
1280*714
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 38 min
Seeds 5
1.64 GB
1920*1072
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 38 min
Seeds 7

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by kevin_robbins 8 / 10

What the Deaf Man Heard is an underrated and unique drama that's definitely worth watching.

I recently watched What the Deaf Man Heard (1997) on Tubi. The story follows a young boy who arrives in a small Georgia town on the same bus his mother disappeared from. He hopes to find clues about her past so he can be reunited with her or his family one day. When he arrives, the townspeople mistakenly believe he is deaf and mute, and he doesn't correct them. He lives in the town for twenty years under this guise, listening and trying to uncover clues about his mother's disappearance and find direction in life.Directed by John Kent Harrison (You Know My Name), the film stars Matthew Modine (Platoon), Claire Bloom (Clash of the Titans), James Earl Jones (Star Wars), Jerry O'Connell (Stand by Me), and Tom Skerritt (Alien).This movie was a pleasant surprise and far exceeded my expectations. It's a true Hallmark classic, filled with charming characters, authentic situations, and a compelling storyline. The cast is stellar from top to bottom, with everyone delivering strong performances. The concept itself is unique, and there are standout moments, like the land sale scene and the courtroom closing, which really impressed me. It's the kind of story that keeps you invested, wanting to see what happens next, and the conclusion is satisfying. There's very little to dislike here.In conclusion, What the Deaf Man Heard is an underrated and unique drama that's definitely worth watching. I would score this a 8/10 and strongly recommend it.
Reviewed by paint31 8 / 10

A Nice Family Film

I really enjoyed the film. and I highly recommend it. It is a film the whole family can enjoy without being embarrassed. I think it is well written, well cast and well acted. I love stories set in small towns and this one is great. It isn't Mayberry, but there are the typical small town regulars. There is the small town rich guy who thinks he can get away with anything, There is the sweet lady in the diner who is "auntie" to everyone, Even the "poor" junk man who has his secrets can be found in a lot of small towns. To those who criticize the fact that Sammy fakes his deafness for so long, well, that is the whole point of the story! There would be no story if he had been caught out! It is a piece of fiction, not "reality". I say don't worry about it and enjoy it for what it is. A nice, funny, story with a twist to the end!
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