The read
A Balasaur Score of 59 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, Metacritic 53/100. Audiences rate it 19 points higher than critics do. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
After a confrontation with one of his idols dashes his dreams of studying public speaking in college, Richard Pimentel joins the Army and ships off to Vietnam. During his service, Richard loses nearly all of his hearing. Joining a new circle of friends, including a man with cerebral palsy and an alcoholic war veteran, Richard discovers his gift for motivational speaking and becomes an advocate for people with disabilities.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic53/100
Audiences rate it 19 points higher than critics do.
75 audience votes
Key crew
- Steven SawalichDirector
- Kelly KennemerWriter
- Bret McKinneyWriter
- Mark Andrew OlsenWriter
- James T. SaleOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ron LivingstonRichard Pimentel
- Melissa GeorgeChristine
- Michael SheenArt Honeyman
- Marion RossGrandma
- Clint JungRichard's Dad
- Ridge CanipeYoung Richard
- Rebecca De MornayRichard's Mom
- Janssen Van De YachtToddler Richard
- Leslie NielsenBill Austin
- Linda Burden-WilliamsBambi
- Héctor ElizondoBen Padrow
- Joel BryantSergeant Taylor
