Dead Silence (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1997, Dead Silence is an action, thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Daniel Petrie Jr., running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Three escaped convicts take a group of deaf students hostage.
Who’s in it. Dead Silence stars Marlee Matlin as Melanie Charrol, Kim Coates as Ted Handy, Lolita Davidovich as Det. Sharon Foster and James Garner as John Potter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Dead Silence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Silence tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Silence (1997)?
- In US, Dead Silence is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead Silence worth watching?
- Dead Silence holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Silence?
- Dead Silence stars Marlee Matlin, Kim Coates, Lolita Davidovich, James Garner and Scott Speedman.
- When was Dead Silence released?
- Dead Silence was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.