Distant Voices, Still Lives
“In memory, everything happens to music.”
Siblings Maisie and Tony, along with their mother, gather for their sister Eileen's wedding. It is a joyous occasion, but through flashbacks, it becomes clear that the family was not always happy. Their father was physically abusive to his wife and left the children emotionally traumatized. As a result, the children have grown into unhappy adults, looking for love they didn't receive when they were young.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | BFI Player Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Curzon Home Cinema |
| Canada | Fandor | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Tivify | — |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — |
| Japan | Hulu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Distant Voices, Still Lives
Distant Voices, Still Lives is a 1988 English-language drama and music film directed by Terence Davies. The cast is led by Freda Dowie, Pete Postlethwaite, Angela Walsh. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel.
Distant Voices, Still Lives was produced by BFI and Film Four International and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 16, 1988, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Terence Davies
- Writers
- Terence Davies
- Release date
- November 16, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- BFI, Film Four International
Distant Voices, Still Lives cast & crew
Distant Voices, Still Lives was directed by Terence Davies and written by Terence Davies.
The cast features Freda Dowie as Mother, Pete Postlethwaite as Father, Angela Walsh as Eileen, Lorraine Ashbourne as Maisie, Dean Williams as Tony, and Sally Davies as Eileen as a child.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by William Diver and it was produced by Colin MacCabe and Jennifer Howarth.
Is Distant Voices, Still Lives worth watching?
Distant Voices, Still Lives holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 135 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and music, Distant Voices, Still Lives is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Distant Voices, Still Lives
Freda Dowie
Mother
Pete Postlethwaite
Father
Angela Walsh
Eileen
Lorraine Ashbourne
Maisie
Dean Williams
Tony
Sally Davies
Eileen as a child
Susan Flanagan
Maisie as a child
Nathan Walsh
Tony as a child
Michael Starke
Dave
Debi Jones
Micky
Vincent Maguire
George
Marie Jelliman
Jingles
Distant Voices, Still Lives — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Distant Voices, Still Lives in United States?
Distant Voices, Still Lives is streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Distant Voices, Still Lives on BFI Player Amazon Channel?
Yes — Distant Voices, Still Lives is currently available on BFI Player Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Distant Voices, Still Lives in?
Distant Voices, Still Lives is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Distant Voices, Still Lives?
Distant Voices, Still Lives runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).
▸What is Distant Voices, Still Lives rated?
Distant Voices, Still Lives is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 135 ratings.
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