The Quiet

2005·Movie
1h 36min·R
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic298.4Rotten Tomatoes22%51%

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The Quiet fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Isn't it time everyone hears your secrets?

After her widowed father dies, deaf teenager Dot moves in with her godparents, Olivia and Paul Deer. The Deers' daughter, Nina, is openly hostile to Dot, but that does not prevent her from telling her secrets to her silent stepsister, including the fact that she wants to kill her lecherous father.
Psychological DramaFamily SecretsDeaf ProtagonistUnreliable NarratorEmotional TensionCharacter-DrivenSocial IsolationSlow-Burn Mystery

Crew

Directed by:
Jamie Babbit, Anne Carr
Written by:
Abdi Nazemian, Micah Schraft
Produced by:
Elisha Cuthbert, Rebecca Mangieri, Holly Wiersma
Composed by:
Jeff Rona, Roanna Gillespie

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Quiet

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Where can I stream The Quiet legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVStarzTubi TV

The Quiet 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 Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. 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 Quiet worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 29). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Quiet rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageDrug useSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, drug use, and suicide themes.

How long is The Quiet?

1 h 36 min

The Quiet runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Quiet?

Critics26
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate The Quiet higher (65) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Quiet a box office hit?

Budget$900,000
Box office$381,420

No. It cost about $900,000 to make and earned $381,420 worldwide, 42% of its budget.

What language is The Quiet in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Quiet?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Quiet in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Quiet use?

Tomboy and Girly GirlThe RevealRape as DramaAll Men Are PervertsHair-Contrast DuoDogged Nice GuyDaddy's GirlChekhov's GunAttempted RapeYou Need to Get LaidWalking SpoilerSecret-Keeperand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Quiet, including Tomboy and Girly Girl, The Reveal, Rape as Drama.

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