Silence (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2011, Silence is a drama and war film directed by Sakari Kirjavainen, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A drama between people under unconventional circumstances. In the Second World War Finland was the only nation who brought casualties killed-in-action back to be buried at home. These actions were carried out by men and women working in assembly centres near enemy lines. Silence is a story of a group of people in a limbo between life and death, in a mental no-man's- land, where heaven and hell, horror and joy, love and fear touch each other.
Who’s in it. Silence stars Joonas Saartamo as Eino, Lauri Tilkanen as Antti, Joanna Haartti as Siiri and Terhi Suorlahti as Jaana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Silence has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silence (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silence worth watching?
- Silence holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silence?
- Silence stars Joonas Saartamo, Lauri Tilkanen, Joanna Haartti, Terhi Suorlahti and Ilkka Heiskanen.
- When was Silence released?
- Silence was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.