The Girl Who Spelled Freedom
The Girl Who Spelled Freedom
1986, English. Directed by Simon Wincer.
The true story of a heroic girl facing incredible odds.
A Cambodian family is given sponsored immigration to the United States where one daughter becomes a spelling bee champion.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 23 February 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David A. Simons, Christopher Knopf
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The Girl Who Spelled Freedom runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Girl Who Spelled Freedom on?
The Girl Who Spelled Freedom isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 February 1986. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Girl Who Spelled Freedom?
If you liked The Girl Who Spelled Freedom, try Black Gold, I Am David, The Warrior.
Who directed The Girl Who Spelled Freedom?
The Girl Who Spelled Freedom (1986) was directed by Simon Wincer and stars Diana Ung, Linda Wong, Jade Chinn.