Silent Country (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1992, Silent Country is a comedy and drama film directed by Andreas Dresen, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A young, naive and enthusiastic theater director named Kai comes to a grim provincial town to put on Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Although the lethargic theater company shows no interest in the play, his spirit remains undaunted.Meanwhile, it is fall 1989. The world is changing and somewhere, far away in the capital, a revolution is taking place and it seems that wishes might come true. Great hopes emerge in the little town and unexpected events overtake Kai's mutating production.
Who’s in it. Silent Country stars Thorsten Merten as Kai Finke, Jeannette Arndt as Claudia, Kurt Böwe as Intendant Walz and Petra Kelling as Uschi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Silent Country has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silent Country tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent Country (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silent Country change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silent Country worth watching?
- Silent Country holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silent Country?
- Silent Country stars Thorsten Merten, Jeannette Arndt, Kurt Böwe, Petra Kelling and Horst Westphal.
- When was Silent Country released?
- Silent Country was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.