How do I know if a film is subtitled or dubbed?

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Streaming Films

Most films found on our streaming databases in a language other than English will provide closed captioning in English. Some may also include closed captioning in a non-English language, but this will depend on the specific database and films.  For example, in the streaming film database Kanopy, you can search for films in another language as well as the language of the closed captions using the "Filters" menu in the search feature.

 

The search menu of Kanopy with the Filters menu on the left open.  Under the Languages menu, French has been selected.  Under the Caption Languages menu, French has been selected.  On the results page are several French films that are available with French closed captioning.

 

DVDs

Find the film's record in the library catalog. The film's record in the catalog should specify its language(s) in the Language field.

The catalog record for the film "Run Lola Run" with the languages field circled

 

For more specific information about the languages, subtitles, and dubbing, scroll to the bottom of the record and select "Staff View". Go to the field marked "546," which will provide all the details about the language in the film including subtitles and their languages.

The "Staff View" of the catalog record for the film "Run Lola Run" with the 546 field circled.

 

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  • Last Updated Jun 06, 2024
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