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The Silent Revolution

2018·Movie
1h 52min
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, politics, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

East Germany, 1956. One minute of silence changed their lives forever.

In 1956 Stalinstadt, East Germany, during the Hungarian uprising against Soviets is taking place, local teenagers perform a seemingly harmless act that causes unexpected consequences.
East GermanyCold War EraTeenage RebellionPolitical IntrigueHistorical DramaComing-of-Age StoryMoral DilemmasFriendship & LoyaltySuppression & Resistance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Silent Revolution legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Filmzie. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Silent Revolution worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Silent Revolution?

1 h 52 min

The Silent Revolution runs 1 h 52 min.

Is The Silent Revolution based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Silent Revolution?

Critics90
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate The Silent Revolution higher (90) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Silent Revolution in?

GermanRussian

It was made in German, with some Russian. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Silent Revolution?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Silent Revolution in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.