Raise Your Voice (2004) movie poster

Raise Your Voice (2004)

"Don't Hold Back ...Don't Give Up."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 24% (RT: 16%, MC: 33) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
MusicDramaRomanceFamily

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Runtime
1h 47m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (853 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
16%
Metacritic
33
Cast
Hilary Duff as Teresa 'Terri' Fletcher
Oliver James as Jay Corgan
David Keith as Simon Fletcher
Johnny Lewis as Engelbert "Kiwi" Wilson
Rita Wilson as Francis Fletcher
Dana Davis as Denise Gilmore
Lauren C. Mayhew as Robin Childers
Kat Dennings as Sloane
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 853 votes. Critics scored it lower at 24%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A coming-of-age story centered around a small-town singer brokenhearted by the death of her brother in a car crash, who had secretly submitted her for a summer session at a performing arts academy in Los Angeles. In the academy, she experiences a whole new way of life in the big city, far from the small town lifestyle she's used to. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Hilary Duff spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Sean McNamara cited several classic music films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Raise Your Voice is a 2004 music, drama, romance film directed by Sean McNamara. A coming-of-age story centered around a small-town singer brokenhearted by the death of her brother in a car crash, who had secretly submitted her for a summer session at a performing arts academy in Los Angeles. In the academy, she experiences a whole new way of life in the big city, far from the small town lifestyle she's used to.

The film has been rated by 853 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a music film, Raise Your Voice delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Raise Your Voice (2004) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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