Spoken Word (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, Spoken Word is a drama film directed by Victor Nunez, running about 116 minutes. “Some of life's greatest journeys begin at the end” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Spoken Word stars Kuno Becker as Cruz, Miguel Sandoval as Emilio, Rubén Blades as Cruz-Sr. and Persia White as Shea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Spoken Word has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spoken Word page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spoken Word tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spoken Word (2009)?
- In US, Spoken Word is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spoken Word worth watching?
- Spoken Word holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spoken Word?
- Spoken Word stars Kuno Becker, Miguel Sandoval, Rubén Blades, Persia White and Tony Elias.
- When was Spoken Word released?
- Spoken Word was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.