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The Silent Twins

2022·Movie
1h 53min·R

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Big heart, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, society, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and direction

  • Character Depth10
  • Acting9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Imagination will set you free.

June and Jennifer Gibbons are twins from the only Black family in a small town in Wales in the 1970s and '80s. Feeling isolated from the community, the pair turn inward and reject communication with everyone but each other, retreating into their own fantasy world of inspiration and adolescent desires. After a spree of vandalism, the girls are sentenced to Broadmoor, an infamous psychiatric hospital, where they face the choice to separate and survive or die together.
Biographical DramaMental HealthTwinsSocial IsolationPsychiatric Hospital1970s-1980sWalesComing of AgeCharacter Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Silent Twins

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Where can I stream The Silent Twins legally?

The Silent Twins is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. 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 Twins worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Silent Twins rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

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

How long is The Silent Twins?

1 h 53 min

The Silent Twins runs 1 h 53 min.

Is The Silent Twins 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 Twins?

Critics64
Audiences49

Not quite. Critics rate The Silent Twins higher (64) than audiences (49). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Silent Twins in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Poland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Silent Twins?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Silent Twins in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.