Speak Like a Child
1998, English. Directed by John Akomfrah.
Speak Like a Child, the feature film debut of documentary director John Akomfrah, explores the intense friendship that evolves between three troubled teenagers growing up in an isolated children's home on the Northumbrian coast. The desolate beauty of the coastline is captured in stunning panoramas, while strong performances by the young cast help to create a lyrical and poignant drama.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Speak Like a Child is streaming on BFI Player in India.
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- Released
- 4 September 1998
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Danny Padmore
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Speak Like a Child runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
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Speak Like a Child is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed Speak Like a Child?
Speak Like a Child (1998) was directed by John Akomfrah and stars Cal MacAninch, Rachel Fielding, Fraser Ayres.