Dead Silent (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1999, Dead Silent is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Roger Cardinal, running about 95 minutes. “Seeing her parents murdered left her speechless. Now they want to silence her, forever...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Julia Kerbridge is working hard to get her doctorate. Suddenly, she finds herself the guardian of her young niece, Amanda, after the 7-year-old witnesses her parents' murder and is rendered mute. Julia soon discovers that her dead sister and brother-in-law may have held a secret life. Now, she must risk everything as the killers are still hunting Amanda for her parents' secret.
Who’s in it. Dead Silent stars Catherine Mary Stewart as Dr. Julia Kerbridge, Rob Lowe as Kevin Finney, Arlen Aguayo-Stewart as Amanda Meyer and Larry Day as 'Dr. Ettinger' / Sitton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Dead Silent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Silent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Silent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Silent (1999)?
- In US, Dead Silent is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead Silent worth watching?
- Dead Silent holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Silent?
- Dead Silent stars Catherine Mary Stewart, Rob Lowe, Arlen Aguayo-Stewart, Larry Day and Sean Devine.
- When was Dead Silent released?
- Dead Silent was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.