The Boy Who Stopped Talking(1996)
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The Boy Who Stopped Talking Synopsis
Memo is a nine-year-old boy who lives in Turkey with his mother and little sister, while his father works in a Netherlands seaport. When war looms near his family home, Memo's father moves the family to be with him in the Netherlands. Memo is unhappy at having to leave his village, his best friend, Mustafa, and his job as a mail boy. Once installed in his father's basement flat, Memo begins his own protest at being removed from his home by refusing to speak.
The Boy Who Stopped Talking (1996) is a drama and family film directed by Ben Sombogaart, released on October 10, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Erçan Orhan, Halsho Hussain, Brader Musiki and Husna Killi. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Ben Sombogaart
- Writers:
- Lou Brouwers
- Producers:
- Burny Bos
- Production:
- BosBros
- Status:
- Released
The Boy Who Stopped Talking Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Erçan Orhan
Erçan Orhan
as Mohammed Akkus (Memo)
- Halsho Hussain
Halsho Hussain
as Mustafa
- Brader Musiki
Brader Musiki
as Hüsnü Akkus
- Husna Killi
Husna Killi
as Fatma Akkus
Peter Bolhuis
as Vader Jeroen
- Louis Ates
Louis Ates
as Jeroen Ligthart
Heleen Hummelen
as Inge Smeets
Rick van Gastel
as Harry
- Han Kerckhoffs
Han Kerckhoffs
as Chauffeur schoolbus
- Shielan Muhammad
Shielan Muhammad
as Rojda
Han Oldigs
as Arts
Coen van Vrijberghe de Coningh
as Politieagent
Key crew
Directed by Ben Sombogaart, written by Lou Brouwers, produced by Burny Bos.
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The Boy Who Stopped Talking Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Boy Who Stopped Talking – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boy Who Stopped Talking online?
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The Boy Who Stopped Talking (1996) is available to stream on CineMember, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Boy Who Stopped Talking?
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The main cast of The Boy Who Stopped Talking (1996) includes Erçan Orhan, Halsho Hussain, Brader Musiki, Husna Killi and Peter Bolhuis. The film was directed by Ben Sombogaart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Boy Who Stopped Talking released?
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The Boy Who Stopped Talking was released on October 10, 1996 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Boy Who Stopped Talking worth watching?
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The Boy Who Stopped Talking (1996) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.