The Silence (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1963, The Silence is a drama and romance film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 95 minutes. “BERGMAN at his most POWERFUL! SHOCKING! BOLD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Traveling through an unnamed European country on the brink of war, sickly, intellectual Ester, her sister Anna and Anna's young son, Johan, check into a near-empty hotel. A basic inability to communicate among the three seems only to worsen during their stay. Anna provokes her sister by enjoying a dalliance with a local man, while the boy, left to himself, has a series of enigmatic encounters that heighten the growing air of isolation.
Who’s in it. The Silence stars Ingrid Thulin as Ester, Gunnel Lindblom as Anna, Birger Malmsten as Bartender and Håkan Jahnberg as Hotel Steward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Silence has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Silence (1963)?
- In US, The Silence is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Silence worth watching?
- The Silence holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Silence?
- The Silence stars Ingrid Thulin, Gunnel Lindblom, Birger Malmsten, Håkan Jahnberg and Jörgen Lindström.
- When was The Silence released?
- The Silence was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.