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Raise Your Voice

Play trailer Poster for Raise Your Voice PG,  2004,  1h 46m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 17% 78 Reviews Tomatometer 71% 250,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
17% Tomatometer 78 Reviews 71% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
After her brother (Jason Ritter) dies in a car accident, Terri (Hilary Duff) wants to leave her small-town life to attend a performing arts school in Los Angeles, but her father (David Keith) forbids her from going. Under the auspices of visiting an aunt, Terri leaves for L.A., but now she has to prepare for the school's talent competition while also keeping her secret from her father. Meanwhile, Terri's singing partner, Jay (Oliver James), is harboring a secret crush.
Raise Your Voice

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Critics Consensus

A bland, formulaic tween version of Fame.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 28, 2010
2/5
Made for tween girls. Go to Full Review
Ed Gonzalez Slant Magazine Feb 12, 2005
1/4
10 Reasons Why You Should (Or Shouldn't) See Raise Your Voice... Go to Full Review
Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Oct 19, 2004
1/5
This ain't Fame. It will not live forever. Go to Full Review
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Apr 29, 2009
Vapid story, shallow concept, bad acting, unoriginal characters, and a climax so cheesy I had to shut it off to keep from kicking in the screen. Go to Full Review
Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
2/5
Joan Brasher Christianity Today Nov 2, 2006
2.5/4
Duff carries off the lead role with confidence and grace, exuding a kind of fresh-faced naivet not often found in other young female stars these days. Go to Full Review
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Harry G Mar 17, 2019 Duff shines, but everything else is so cliche and forgettable it feels like a waste of time.
Anakin P Jan 11, 2017 One of the best musical film I've seen. When you have a dream go for it, even if your parents are against the idea still go with it because at the end a dream will only be a dream if you don't accomplish it and I think that every dream is important because that is what makes you happy. This movie is for all parents, we want you to allow your child to follow their dreams even if they don't anymore. See more
Hermione W Nov 2, 2013 This is the great Hilary Duff movie of all time when her fans love it, I really like Hilary Duff
George M Feb 10, 2010 Super corny, but watchable. A weak effort for a theatrical film. It feels more like a television movie. (First and only viewing - 8/11/2017) See more
Rey P Feb 17, 2007 This movie really annoys me. It's pretty lame too. It's too serious. There isn't enough fun in it. The only thing I liked about it was the cool DJ guy. He was cute and really funny! See more
Han L Jul 24, 2006 Hilary Duff is great, the film is pretty harmless and enjoyable enough for the target audience.
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Cast & Crew

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Sean McNamara

Director

Hilary Duff

Terri Fletcher

Oliver James

Jay Corgan

David Keith

Simon Fletcher

Rita Wilson

Francis Fletcher

John Corbett

Music Teacher

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Raise Your Voice

Raise Your Voice (2004) John Corbett as Mr. Tovald, a music instructor at Bristol-Hillman, in New Line Cinema's upcoming film Raise Your Voice. (left to right) Dana Davis, Lauren Mayhew, Rebecca De Mornay, Rita Wilson, David Keith, Kat Dennings, Johnny Lewis and Oliver James & center Hilary Duff left to right) Oliver James as Jay and Hilary Duff as Terri practice for their final performance in New Line Cinema's upcoming film Raise Your Voice. View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis After her brother (Jason Ritter) dies in a car accident, Terri (Hilary Duff) wants to leave her small-town life to attend a performing arts school in Los Angeles, but her father (David Keith) forbids her from going. Under the auspices of visiting an aunt, Terri leaves for L.A., but now she has to prepare for the school's talent competition while also keeping her secret from her father. Meanwhile, Terri's singing partner, Jay (Oliver James), is harboring a secret crush.
Director
Sean McNamara
Producer
David Brookwell, Sara Risher, A.J. Dix, Anthony Rhulen, William Shivley
Screenwriter
Sam Schreiber, Mitch Rotter
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
ChickFlicks, Brookwell McNamara, Film Engine
Rating
PG (Thematic Elements|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 8, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 11, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$10.4M
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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