The Look of Silence (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2014, The Look of Silence is a history and documentary film directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. An optician grapples with the Indonesian mass killings of 1965-1966, during which his older brother was exterminated.
Who’s in it. The Look of Silence stars Adi Rukun as Himself, brother of murdered Ramli Rukun, M.Y. Basrun as Himself, former commander of a civilian militia, Amir Hasan as Himself, former leader of death squad (archive footage) and Inong as Himself, former leader the village death squad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Look of Silence has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $332.7K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Look of Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Look of Silence tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Look of Silence (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Look of Silence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Look of Silence worth watching?
- The Look of Silence holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Look of Silence?
- The Look of Silence stars Adi Rukun, M.Y. Basrun, Amir Hasan, Inong and Kemat.
- When was The Look of Silence released?
- The Look of Silence was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.