Johnny Belinda (1982)

TV adaptation of the Elmer Harris weepie about a small town doctor who befriends an abused deaf girl.

[@audreytempleton4415]

One of the best movies I've seen in a long time .thanks for making it available to see!

[@zulemasanchez1233]

These types of movies are so rare today. No foul language or lewd scenes. Plus there are principles and a moral to it.

[@figgy7099]

Yes, there are plenty of morals here, like drunkenness, bullying, rape, murder, child abduction, spousal abuse and the list goes on...

[@maesams6212]

Soooo true!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@adhgoodes9349]

and no sex just to fill a poor storyline out

[@queeng5925]

a beautiful movie and hopefully the snowflakes will keep watching this kind of movie instead of bitching on other ones

[@frankmains5698]

Oh, yeah just like "The Walton's"

[@MaryEllen1985]

Thanks for uploading. I watched this years ago as a child and have been wanting to rewatch it for a long time.

[@pathull4728]

Yes it was good, but like the others i liked the original too with Jane Wyman and Lew Ayes excellent 🎥 with those two, back in the day.

[@kennethboydsr3966]

Thanks for one of the best movies I’ve seen in a long time. Thanks for putting it on here may may even.❤😊

[@debbielangdon2422]

Thanks for this wonderful movie. Truly enjoyable!

[@muncielovely]

I been wanting to see this movie for awhile. thanks for posting its a great movie.

[@leem200]

Again, another wonderful movie. Thank you. Peace!

[@TeriLaFaye]

A beautiful ending to a great story! thanks for the upload!

[@mwanaishamelon6402]

thanks so much dear this means alot 😍😍😍perfect ending

[@cathychat2597]

Such a good movie. Thank you much.

[@tracieparker7542]

Dreams do come true amen

[@shaunasmith8834]

Loved this!

[@belindadumont1918]

My mother name after this movie and R.I.P

[@fionabryant7923]

Rosanna is lovely in this

[@FOXELLA2000]

I am new to the UNITED STATES But fell in love with movies of 70-80s Richard Thomas is such a good actor! I have seen two movies with Richard: No Other Love and To Find a Son I would LOVE to live in the US of 80s

[@FOX007-um1wr]

You must watch the Walton's. Great family show. Struggling farm family in Virginia during the great depression. Richard Thomas, "John Boy", is the main character of the 1970's television series.

[@Sean-iz6dn]

It's amazing how you can make someone feel and how happy you can make them, just by being nice and treating them right, love this movie!

[@brucesamson1367]

well said

[@sashanealand8315]

yeah but most people will rip you off if you are nice to them

[@evangelista6442]

I have a disabled grandson two weeks after he was born his heart stopped beating and they reanimated him after 10 minutes,that,s his disability one week later he had an operation on his heart,he survived anything.And no matter what happened bad around him,he just smiled.He is my sunshine and my warrior and today he is already 18 years old!

[@joannebailey8277]

precious

[@petinachambersmcvay8482]

A true gift💞

[@alkoff76]

U R great!

[@evangelista6442]

@@alkoff76 I will sayMy awesome grandson is GREAT but sometimes I,m great too.Thank you

[@michaelfitzgerald434]

God Bless you, Sir! Your grandson is quite lucky to have you for his Grandfather!

[@iloveschicken6527]

This movie has .. Benny and June vibes! Love the older classics! God bless all!

[@timothyleebrown1593]

Richard Thomas is one of my favorite actors

[@windwhisprz]

John Boy

[@ilovejesusforever8369]

Such a heart warming movie !!!! My oldest son is deaf so I can absolutely relate to this movie !!! The sound track ( music) is amazing for a low budget movie and the actors are all top notch !!!!!!

[@moorek1967]

This was a tv movie.

[@marycooper8385]

Excellent movie just great story

[@janisg7409]

A young Dennis and John Boy, who seemed to never age, can’t see him without thinking of The Waltons! It’s been yrs. since I’ve seen this movie. No F bombs said by John Boy! But, he did say we-Todd-did. 😂❤

[@rajgopalsoni4312]

Beautiful movie. An excellent example of art of film making. You don't need a big budget to make a wonderful film. Good story and great acting suffices. Do not miss it. Lucky me to stumble across this movie. Wow!

[@kizpaws]

Ahhhh … the ending that I had hoped for! Excellent movie, excellent acting. Thanks so much for this upload. ♥

[@violetwilliamson1300]

wonderful movie...love Richard Thomas!...great actor...brings such warmth to his character on screen...just as he did in the Walton's... which I also love! Great film...Thanks!

[@johngalvin6010]

I was actually looking for the original 1948 version. But I'm glad I watched as it was a really good TV movie I probably would have missed it if I had found the original. Thanks.

[@soulonice99]

I saw the original with Jane Wyman. Superb. This version with 'John-Boy' and Rosanna Arquette ... well, it Hits-the-Mark too. Thank you for the film. :)

[@delinarandoma1053]

Oh the inner turmoil he has during and after that kiss! 1:04:30 so believable for these two characters. first time I've seen this version, much to appreciate in both versions, I have to say, this version would be more relatable for today's audience. great job John boy!

[@normangabbard8816]

Richard Thomas was a Fine Actor. One thing I always respected with him was, he chose really Great Rolls. Stories of real people in times gone by.. Dennis Quaid and the others were Great Actors as well. A good movie about real people..

[@donaldantoine4649]

Good

[@peterhayward4876]

Richard Thomas is such an all around actor.he also plays a believable U bad guy but playing johnboy Walton and good hearty rolls WA his thing

[@timmyjohnson4273]

What a great film! Low budget my ass! Look at the cast, the writers, directors, producers, set design, educational research and my list goes on and on...I got the happy ending that I wanted! A feel good,wholesome family movie! My rating 10/10

[@filrobles5592]

I saw this movie about 15 years ago, & it left a great impression on me. Wanted to re-watch it again, but didn't remember name of movie, till now.

[@naki9789]

I watched the original 1940s one recently and ending up fallen in likeness with it. I never knew that made another version of it. Hardship living with disabilities and never knew it the world can in favor or against you. Really touching movie

[@rosalindaolsen2267]

Incredibly beautiful story of compassion and friendship that inevitably bloomed into something much deeper. Great movie.

[@annprince5298]

He is telling the mountain people how to,grow vegetables, what does he think,they have been doing for centuries planting Tulips ??,Most 9fnthe communities have been Self sufficient The Original scenario was better new Doctor coming in trying to help her stronger framework the volunteers do not seem to like their mission or the people judging in their intelligence and attitudes stereotypical attitude to the " hill billies"

[@aimeerobinson7358]

Good night John Boy.

[@janephillips3627]

Happy ending. But what happen to the Aunt at the very end? Where was she? At the Store?

[@autumnsangria]

Lovely story and excellent acting by Rosanna Arquette and Richard Thomas!

[@jackiebeining4785]

I wasn't sure at first, if I would even enjoy this movie. Most often than not, a re-make of such an iconic classic, NEVER lives up to the original!! I mean really, Agnes Moorhead & Jane Wyman!??! Both ladies, Queens of the Silver screen!!! I'm rambling....😂 What I want to express is my opinion / comment / feeling of this version..... Beautiful! Definitely lived up to the Original!! What a shame; Films now days can't or don't follow the clear path these forged!!! ❤

[@jeanetteoglesby629]

I saw this movie many years ago, 25-30yrs ago. First time l've been able to find it! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🍼🍼🍼❤❤❤❤❤

[@joycallahan2840]

I love that movie

[@victoriaford8449]

This is a great movie with outstanding actresses Johnny Belinda one of my favorite movies the deaf girl did such a great job it was sad what happened to her but I like the fact that the guy stayed with her😮 and he taught her life skills❤❤

[@tayladunn7490]

When she killed Kyle in self defense, I was real proud of her. She was getting justice for herself and for her father, and protecting herself and her child. I hated how he thought he could just go to their house and take away her baby boy. Like who did he think he was ?! Yes, he was the father biologically but he wasn’t a the one capable of providing for his son, especially with the way he acted. 🥺🥺

[@ecfood926]

Rather ironic to play a film about a deaf person without subtitles for those who need it. I loved this film when it came out - can’t find a uk dvd with subtitles and though film shown here - no subtitles means it’s as good as unavailable.

[@sophiar6996]

Finally a director that knows how to give a great ending and don't leave you guessing....

[@winonamassingill7895]

I cried when I was happy, and I cried when they were hurt. It hurt me too. Some of my kinfolk would laugh and make fun of me, but I just empathized, with the characters, so much. I cheered when the man was killed, and I was glad that it was Belinda, who killed him and not John Boy, that way nobody thought that it was he who killed him, out of jealously. The only thing, that I wondered about, was why didn’t they call the police, when the whole thing started? I guess if they had done that, the police wouldn’t have been able to stop it either. I hated that Melinda’s father got killed. Maybe that was it. He was killed, in order for John Boy to see that she wouldn’t have her father to rely, on to help her. I think that John Boy would have married her anyway, because I think he really loved her ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@janisganey3954]

Did anyone notice a very young Dennis Quaid! Red cap playing darts! Geez, aging is cruel!

[@laurametheny1008]

Um yeah. He's the bad guy.😞

[@polymath1944]

The original 1948 movie starring Jane Wyman and Lew Ayres is hard to beat, nominated for 12 Oscars. Jane Wyman who was brilliant, won the best actress award,

[@mariadoloreszvab]

can't beat Jane Wyman!!

[@mariadoloreszvab]

Joe G ugh

[@MichaelDavidCilantro]

Sorry 80’s beats all and you cannot deny it. 1948 has too much dust on it. Long live the 80’s

[@vadjulawakaru]

original indeed is far better than the remake.

[@fatimavaz2665]

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[@rpkinchen]

I've found some great ‘old movies’ on KZbin and am thankful that people take time to share them with the rest of us.. i see below someone was nice enough to give a description of what this movie is about..but it sure would be nice if when movies are actually added they would at least list the “year movie was released” AND a “brief description of what the movie is about”. i’m js...🤷🏻‍♀️

[@uniquejordan1138]

Yes thanks

[@valriethames1879]

Yes, a brief description.. Thank you.

[@dorothyporkka1353]

You could google the main actor and check out Wikipedia. This time I did it for you Johnny Belinda 1982. Next time it’s your turn.

[@dorothyporkka1353]

You could also google the movie to find out the story line.

[@premasru]

Research it in IMDb.com There's an imdb app and I use it all the time for all tv/movie research.

[@pbleekm]

Thanks for uploading this version of Johnny Belinda. Enjoyed it very much.

[@pygiana16]

This movie makes a good point. Very few deaf people can hear nothing at all. Usually there is some hearing.

[@BunzSudz]

This is a remake of an old black and white version from 1948. This one is very good. The older version, which is fairly different, is good too.

[@bozemanpubliclibrary8422]

I don't think that the government of my friends to play it for

[@rageofnation4883]

Which is the older one? I didn't know there were another.

[@MrLyndarenaud]

@@rageofnation4883 ...the one from 1948!

[@rhondawolfgangbelluscio2548]

Good movie... as good as the original I saw many years ago on a late night movie. I believe that one was in black & white!!

[@hummingbird2254]

Now that was the ending that I was hoping for. ❤

[@tayladunn7490]

I was so happy for Belinda !! After everything she’s been through, she deserved someone like William. 😊😊🥺🥺

[@Trillock-hy1cf]

This is the second film I have watched with 'John-Boy' (The Waltons), first as a stalker, and now as a saviour.....:) Good film, and enjoyed it.

[@vintagebrew1057]

He's an underated actor. Had a lot of good roles.

[@Trillock-hy1cf]

@@vintagebrew1057 Yep I know, and easy to recognise his face even if he does sport a moustache in one film....:)

[@DeLaCruzer11]

The deaf girl, is she also the girl from the movie "Desperately Seeking Susan"? (The Madonna movie). She looks familiar.

[@dawntaylor4210]

Yes she is !!!

[@hummingbird2254]

Her name is Rosanna Arquette.

[@helenefrench4275]

Yes she is ;)

[@rommelzambrano7799]

I saw the 1948 film, no other will beat it but this one, '82, is great too. Greetings from Cali, Colombia.

[@the4cqueen148]

I agree.

[@alysonpuckett8245]

def people and special needs people are really good loveing people. I have guardianship over an autistic lady named robin and she's a very loveing and loyal person. special people are more loveing then most non special needs people

[@nobs4me2]

Wonderful, wonderful movie....I saw it many years ago for the first time.

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

Deaf people are the most humble loving people I have ever known. They have a wonderful sense of humor and love to tease. They are loyal. I have many deaf friends; real friends.

[@edwinalbright8100]

Hear you, loud and clear.

[@phoenixlagrelle3285]

Building a log home off the grid

[@Art-qy6gd]

David Copperfield-not the magician not all of them. I dated one I know.

[@boycottchinanowusaredi-let2306]

My buddy could sign, we met a beautiful girl at the beach, he won her over, but I wished it were me. She was fun loving, teasing all the time just a pleasure, but I was a fast and furious dater at 18 and when they split, she vanished. Oh well. After getting married 2 times first a nag the other the silent treatment queen, hard to decide which was worse, but deaf would slow down things, and you wouldn't fight much I would think. Peace and quiet in old age is the best, so marriage to a deaf girl might have worked out.

[@lizzyshayo209]

David Copperfield-not the magician I always see your comment only when its comes to nice movies

[@annalisette5897]

I describe myself as a child of the 60's, emphasis on child. I am not terribly old at this time. Anyway, I knew a kid who went through school in the TMR (Trainable Mentally Retarded)* class. As an adult it was found he was mostly deaf. He could hear some sounds, even some words but was primarily deaf. He had some special talents which he developed as an adult. He always had an odd personality, I think because all of his developmental years were deprived of the ability to fully communicate. *For the young of the 21st century, yes, TMR was an actual term used into the 1970's. That was not horribly long ago. At that time the science of learning was just getting started. Kids either learned like their classmates, or if they could not and fell too far behind, they were labelled "MR". It wasn't till around the 1980's that knowledge about dyslexia, etc. was becoming mainstream. I am sure for the young generation now, the term Mentally Retarded, or Mental Retard, must be shocking. Modern terms like learning challenged are very much better.

[@lyndsaysrebornnurseryoffib4241]

I love Richard Thomas especially when he played John Boy Walton on The Waltons! I was born with a learning disability I was born 2 months early prematurely 2 pounds and 15 ounces! I was very lucky to go to a school for people with disabilities I learn in mine own way and graduated from high school and graduated from college I know work taking care of dogs and puppies my dream job I love it! Belinda can learn to do sign language so she can communicate in her own way! I love this movie watching it again a second time!

[@cleopatraronaldo7080]

Me too richard Thomas great actor amazing man

[@rageofnation4883]

Me too. So handsome. Funny to watch. My brother loved acting like him.

[@billludolph1696]

I loved Mary Ellen she was easy and had a nickname of TARGET everyone had her

[@alexthracian326]

Well thank you for that - I'd been watching and thinking "I know that guy, but where from?"

[@ronaldolacradria2054]

Ooh John-boyyyyyy good night Jim-Bob, good night Elisabeth Good night Daddy, good night Mama!!😄😄😄😄

[@sarazarate7311]

such a good movie, come across on suggestions im glad I saw it! thank you for sharing!

[@jeffcardcard5070]

Just watched this rare jewel. Great movie I love the time Era. Very simple Great actors and actresses. Very good story. Anyone have any recommendations for another movie similar I'd love to hear from you 👍👍👍👍👍

[@FOXELLA2000]

Rosanna Arquette is so pretty as a young woman, such a soft beauty

[@scootskybadootsky]

Thank you, Specterman2000, for sharing this video with us! I've never seen the original version, but I saw this a very long time ago and I've been wanting to see it again. The performances of Richard Thomas, Rosanna Arquette, Dennis Quaid, and the rest of the supporting cast were amazing and completely believable. I've always loved this movie, so thanks again--I subscribed to your channel!! ~Karen

[@fatimavaz2665]

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[@unarmedblackguy]

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[@kyahstewart1135]

~ I liked it but I much preferred the original movie from 1948 with Jane Wyman and Agnes Moorehead ( Endora ) from "Bewitched"

[@deb7773]

Disagree this version was so much better

[@cathykramer4234]

I am also familiar with the 1948 original but found this version to also be of good quality.

[@jeffreycoogan09]

+Kyah Stewart Lew Ayres, Charles Bickford, Stephen McNally. That movie had a great cast.

[@melissawilliams2975]

Kyah Stewart, I prefer this one better, it's in color. Great cast and characters.

[@amandawagner4657]

I have the original 1948 version on DVD but prefer this one better wish I could find it on DVD.

[@axiomist4488]

A great story with a great ending. Ive always loved Richard (John Boy) and Rosanna. Couldnt have picked a better pair to play the main characters. Rosanna was so cute .

[@robinjohnson2749]

Richard Thomas is a great actor 5 stars too this movie . I loved this movie it made me so sad almost cried the other actors were really good thumbs up

[@DenesiaBarbecho]

One of my favorite movies from the 80's.. the original movie is also good..

[@montejuesquaida8525]

Denesia McCureay Barbecho 100th

[@ms.rickie2030]

where the heck was the police or sheriff in that town? that guy almost got away with rape and murder

[@bennielee691]

not to mention kidnapping!

[@janephillips3627]

They didn't report the rape. This is very country, sheriff is probably 10 to 15 miles away. Sometimes in very rural areas they have one sheriff for 2 or 3 counties.

[@atlasshrugged2u]

Fell in love with Rosanna Arquette after seing this movie as a kid (Already in love with Richard Thomas) who btw is still handsome to this day :) Oh my God, I totally LOVE this movie!!!!!!!!!!

[@maliatate4324]

My ASL teacher made my class wat this film and answer questions for a test grade and I am obsessed with it now! You have no idea how many times I have watched it!

[@stephenmitchell3569]

Didn't think I would like to watch this movie! Even better than the Walton's John boy! God Bless everyone who gave us this movie! Thank You!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😇😇😇

[@gotnineinit4197]

Great movie. Worth watching! - Specterman2000, thanks for putting this on KZbin!

[@karenhensley8955]

I have never seen this before, what a great movie!

[@DenesiaBarbecho]

One of my favorite movies from the 80's.. the original movie is also good.

[@amandapoore2838]

WHAT A GREAT MOVIE THANK YOU BEST MOVIE I've seen in along time

[@Perfectpearl]

1:25:00 I know you’re kidding me! He really thought he could take a woman’s kid bc the mom is deaf?!!! 😮😮😂😂😂

[@LawrenceEliot]

I'm not normally a fan of remakes but this one is nearly as good as the original 1948 Jane Wyman, Lew Ayres film. It updates the setting in a more contemporary fashion. The only thing missing is the court room drama at the end but the use of the social worker as the hero rather than a doctor is a nice touch. This film reminded me of the 1965 film "A Patch of Blue."

[@carmenarjoon6729]

What a beautiful and precious movie!!! Richard Thomas played this role so sweetly. Thank you for posting. Would you kindly post "The Unforgivable", would really appreciate it. Thank you very much.

[@sdavis8472]

I loved this movie. Thank you for sharing it. A good movie without foul language.

[@larrymillington3642]

what a beautiful movie thank you. loved the gal who played Belinda she's so beautiful and always love a movie with Richard Thomas in it too. thank you so much for sharing this.

[@vihobbs1240]

This is a wonderful movie... I loved the ending; just perfect..!!

[@cathyt144]

This is such a great classic. Richard Thomas is such an awesome actor. Dennis Quaid was a real jerk in this role .

[@SusieSynth]

I didn't realize Rosanna was such a good actress.

[@kristinasativa]

She really is. Watch the Executioners Song. She is fantastic. Also another great film. It's based on a true story. This film was exceptional.

[@asasas625]

Such a great story so touching nice ending

[@lynette1231]

Ooh what an emotionally packed film.. really tugs at your heartstrings.. well made tho!!

[@v.eatonhart8146]

Thank you sooooo much for sharing !!! Haven't seen this in years . After I remembered the name finally , I had forgotten what it was about until now . Great movie !!

[@xjillekeuhx]

What a fantastic movie!! Thank you for the upload. 😍

[@SusieSynth]

awww this is so good it made me cry. thank you for uploading.

[@marlikemami2865]

This is not Australian all have American Accents

[@irenetaitano8374]

Thank You so much for loading this movie ! AWESOME

[@taz-on-the-looseyusef5526]

i like movies with, country sides and old cars driving in dirt roads, This guy Richard Thomas is so charming and so handsome, i just wish the old man didnt die before the ending

[@kimalvarez7115]

good for you. Belinda you had to protect your baby and your self. . thank you for posting this. excellent. movie. you. tube......this is one of the best movies I've ever seen in my life

[@tayladunn7490]

Her father proud of her too !! He couldn’t protect her forever but that was his baby girl and he did everything he could for her. He died defending her honor but now she knows her rapist will never come near her or her/his family again.

[@arcticwolf7515]

Great movie! So many good, young actors. I've only seen Richard Thomas in one other movie besides the Walton's, of course. Which he was awesome in. Great upload. 2 thumbs up. Thanks

[@melvinboyce9629]

Great movie. Must watch. Thanks for sharing it.

[@marimar445]

Thank you so very much for this wonderful movie!

[@tumitumelo8122]

this movie made me cry

[@r.harlansmith2442]

What a good movie. Way different from the first version, but really good. Thank you spectreman 2000

[@nurainiratri]

i have aver seen this movie...maybe 20 years ago...touching and love it

[@prairiegirlist]

I had a VHS copy of this years ago...never thought I'd see it again....thanks!

[@lynleyhalajian4152]

People with lerning problums have come a longway in the world And they can do anything like any one else with the right training And live onthere own Givin the cha nce

[@lisabryant8879]

This has always been one of my favorite movies growing up! I could watch it over and over and still not get bored!

[@78rpmblues]

William Richmond is a dedicated aid worker, sent to a small southern community to help the poor. While there William meets Belinda, a young deaf mute, whose father wants no help. In time William teaches Belinda sign language and she starts to come out of her shell. Belinda is raped during a party, three months later its found out she is pregnant. The story gets dramatic when the father decides he wants to take the baby from Belinda. Great cast and performances in this made for TV tearjerker. Belinda played by Rosanna Arquette gives an Emmy winning performance as the deaf mute girl. Please be advised this film could bring you to tears, it did me.

[@tinklvsme]

PTAblues TY for explaining the movie, so many of these movies have no explanation.

[@klawmehnga1892]

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[@ralphmichel7113]

UFC 2018

[@mikethaxton4935]

Is it just me or does that house look like the Walton's house ?

[@imlisteningtoo1265]

PTAblues....Thank you for the wonderful commentary....I really appreciate knowing if it is a movie I would want to watch....Again...THANK YOU