The Silent Army (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2008, The Silent Army is a thriller and drama film directed by Jean van de Velde, running about 115 minutes. “A Father. A Missing Child. A Mission.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eduard Zuiderwijk (Marco Borsato) runs a restaurant in Africa. When his wife (Ricky Koole) suddenly dies, he is left to take care of his son Thomas (Siebe Schoneveld) on his own. When his son's best friend Abu (Andrew Kintu) is abducted by a rebel leader to be trained as a child soldier, Eduard goes in pursuit to save the boy and regain his son's respect.
Who’s in it. The Silent Army stars Marco Borsato as Eduard Zuiderdijk, Thekla Reuten as Valerie, Ricky Koole as Anna Zuiderwijk and Jacqueline Blom as Agnes van Dam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Silent Army has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Silent Army page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silent Army tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Silent Army (2008)?
- In US, The Silent Army is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Silent Army worth watching?
- The Silent Army holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Silent Army?
- The Silent Army stars Marco Borsato, Thekla Reuten, Ricky Koole, Jacqueline Blom and Peter van den Begin.
- When was The Silent Army released?
- The Silent Army was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.