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The Silence

2019Movie1 h 31 minPG-13

DramaHorror
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Letterboxd2.2/5Metacritic253.5Rotten Tomatoes30%25%
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Letterboxd2.2/5Metacritic253.5Rotten Tomatoes30%25%

Summary

With the world under attack by deadly creatures who hunt by sound, a teen and her family seek refuge outside the city and encounter a mysterious cult.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or uplift.

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Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
John R. Leonetti
Written by
Shane van Dyke, Carey van Dyke, Tim Lebbon
Produced by
Robert Kulzer, Scott Lambert, Alexandra Milchan
Music by
tomandandy, Andy Milburn, Tom Hajdu

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Facts

May 16, 2019 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released
May 16, 2019
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$2 million
Available in
129 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Shoot the Dog, Humans Are the Real Monsters, Would Hurt a Child +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Silence?"

Questions about The Silence

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Silence?

Netflix

In the United States, The Silence streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is The Silence worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 5.4, Letterboxd 2.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 25). Audiences rate it higher (40 out of 100) than critics (28).

Is The Silence okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Silence scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

What tropes does The Silence use?

Shoot the DogHumans Are the Real MonstersWould Hurt a ChildWood Chipper of DoomSense-Impaired MonsterWham LineMore Predators Than PreyTrojan HorseLast StandHeroic SacrificeMama BearZerg Rushand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Shoot the Dog, Humans Are the Real Monsters, and Would Hurt a Child.