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Where can I stream Silence?
In the United States, Silence streams on Criterion. It also streams in 2 other countries.
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A , drama: , but never scary, .
Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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In 17th-century Japan, two Portuguese Jesuit priests seek their mentor, who is rumoured to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.
Historical DramaReligious PersecutionSpiritual CrisisFaith and DoubtCultural ClashPhilosophicalBleakSlow-BurnVisually Striking
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Is Silence worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).
Can I half-watch Silence?
Easy watchDemanding
No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.
Will I feel good after watching Silence?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.
Is Silence in English?
JapaneseEnglish
No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.
What tropes does Silence use?
Empty ShellHistorical Hero UpgradeNothing Is ScarierKilled OffscreenAffably EvilBittersweet EndingFaux Affably EvilMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneTranslation ConventionMotive DecayLaughing MadTragic Keepsakeand 65 more
TV Tropes lists 77 tropes for it, including Empty Shell, Historical Hero Upgrade, and Nothing Is Scarier.