Silent Tongue (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1993, Silent Tongue is a drama, horror and western film directed by Sam Shepard, running about 102 minutes. “Justice can never be silenced.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mad with grief after the death of his Kiowa wife, Roe awaits death under a tree with her body beside him. She begins to haunt him because he won't bury her. His father, who bought him the wife, thinks her sister might reason with Roe.
Who’s in it. Silent Tongue stars Alan Bates as Eamon McCree, Richard Harris as Prescott Roe, River Phoenix as Talbot Roe and Dermot Mulroney as Reeves McCree, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Silent Tongue has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent Tongue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silent Tongue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent Tongue (1993)?
- In US, Silent Tongue is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Silent Tongue worth watching?
- Silent Tongue holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silent Tongue?
- Silent Tongue stars Alan Bates, Richard Harris, River Phoenix, Dermot Mulroney and Tantoo Cardinal.
- When was Silent Tongue released?
- Silent Tongue was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.