Music Within

2007, Drama, 1h 35m

42 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Music Within is a well-intentioned but pedestrian production of a story that deserves better treatment. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

After a confrontation with one of his idols dashes his dreams of studying public speaking in college, Richard Pimentel (Ron Livingston) 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.

Rating:

R (Some Drug Content|Sexual References|Language)
Genre:

Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Steven Sawalich
Producer:

Steven Sawalich, Brett Donowho
Writer:

Mark Andrew Olsen, Bret McKinney, Kelly Kennemer
Release Date (Theaters):

Oct 26, 2007 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Apr 8, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA):

$153.2K
Runtime:

1h 35m
Distributor:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast & Crew

Ron Livingston
Richard Pimentel

Melissa George
Christine

Michael Sheen
Art Honeyman

Yul Vazquez
Mike Stoltz

Rebecca De Mornay
Richard's Mom

Héctor Elizondo
Dr. Padrow

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Audience Reviews for Music Within

Dec 01, 2012

Could this story have been told better? Yes! But, fantastic performances by Ron Livingston and Michael Sheen. Makes the movie worth your time. This story deserved to be told and I am so glad it finally was.

Jason R Super Reviewer
Jun 27, 2011

The story of a guy that is remarkable and accomplished great things. Although at times I feel the story is too much about his personal life than his professional life which brings his accomplishments. Some great people's lives do not make great movies.

Thomas J Super Reviewer
Apr 30, 2008

An interesting story that wasn't executed to it's potential. Characters are introduced all the time, but fail to be developed properly or make the story flow. Still, Michael Sheen delivers a performance that must be seen.

Quinto W Super Reviewer
Apr 22, 2008

After school special made watchable by the cerebral paulsy guy.

Curtis L Super Reviewer

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