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Silent Fall

1994·Movie
1h 41min·R
39
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A Savage Crime. A Silent Witness.

Having seen the double murder of his parents, autistic youth Tim Warden is sent to therapy with controversial therapist Dr. Jake Rainer. Jake tries to probe the silent child about what he saw, but he gets more details about the Wardens' household dynamics from Tim's teenage sister, Sylvie. As he spends more time with the siblings, Jake learns that the Wardens' marriage was not as perfect as it seemed, and he uncovers other new details that might help solve the crime.
Psychological ThrillerMurder MysteryFamily SecretsTrauma & GriefChild WitnessIntense IntrigueCharacter-Driven DramaTherapeutic InvestigationDark & Somber Tone

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Silent Fall legally?

Silent Fall is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Silent Fall worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Silent Fall rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Silent Fall?

1 h 41 min

Silent Fall runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Silent Fall?

Critics29
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate Silent Fall higher (49) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Silent Fall a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 11% of its budget.

What language is Silent Fall in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Silent Fall?

10ATAUCADEGBGGIENLNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Silent Fall in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Silent Fall use?

Voice ChangelingThrough His StomachMy Greatest FailureTake My Hand!Off-into-the-Distance EndingAbusive ParentsAdopting the AbusedFreudian CouchBetter Manhandle the Murder WeaponTitle InDead-Hand ShotUninhibited Muscle Powerand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Silent Fall, including Voice Changeling, Through His Stomach, My Greatest Failure.