Figures of Speech
2016, English. Directed by Ari Levinson.
Figures of Speech is a feature-length documentary that follows a group of high school students from all over the country as they vie for glory in the little-known world of competitive acting, otherwise known as Speech or Forensics. It is a coming-of-age story wrapped inside a quirky sub-culture competition doc, that will remind you what it feels like to be on the edge of adulthood, fighting to become whoever it is you’re meant to be.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 9 June 2016
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Figures of Speech runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Which OTT platform is Figures of Speech on?
Figures of Speech isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Figures of Speech?
If you liked Figures of Speech, try Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me, The Curse of the Dragon, Come See Me in the Good Light.
Who directed Figures of Speech?
Figures of Speech (2016) was directed by Ari Levinson and stars Chris Pine.