---
title: "Shout"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shout-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 25674
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Shout (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shout-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shout is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Robert Simonds Productions, Universal Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A fresh music teacher awakens hope in a 1950s Texas boys’ home."

### Why Watch
- Earnest drama set in 1950s Texas
- Romantic storyline centered on music
- Themes of hope and transformation

### Caveats & Content Note
- Modest production values typical of early‑90s dramas
- Tone & Suitability: The film offers a gentle, hopeful tone suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: hopeful, period-drama, romantic, uplifting

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/shout-1991#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jeffrey Hornaday
- **Networks / Studios**: Robert Simonds Productions, Universal Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Travolta** as *Jack Cabe*
- **Jamie Walters** as *Jesse Tucker*
- **Heather Graham** as *Sara Benedict*
- **Richard Jordan** as *Eugene Benedict*
- **Linda Fiorentino** as *Molly*
- **Scott Coffey** as *Bradley*
- **Glenn Quinn** as *Alan*
- **Francis von Zerneck** as *Toby*
- **Michael Bacall** as *Big Boy*
- **Sam Hennings** as *Travis Parker*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Shout released?
Shout was released in the United States on October 4, 1991.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The film is rated PG.

### Q: What genre does Shout belong to?
It is classified as a drama and romance.

### Q: What is the setting of the story?
The story takes place in 1955 West Texas at a home for wayward boys.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shout — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/25674)
- [Shout (Tears for Fears song) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shout_(Tears_for_Fears_song))
- [Shout! TV](https://www.shout-tv.com/)

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