Silenced (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2011, Silenced is a drama film directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, running about 125 minutes. “The hideous truth, concealed far too long.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on actual events that took place at Gwangju Inhwa School for the hearing-impaired, where young deaf students were the victims of repeated sexual assaults by faculty members over a period of five years in the early 2000s.
Who’s in it. Silenced stars Gong Yoo as Kang In-ho, Jung Yu-mi as Seo Yoo-jin, Kim Hyun-soo as Kim Yeon-doo and Jung In-seo as Jin Yoo-ri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Silenced sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $31.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silenced page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silenced tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silenced (2011)?
- In US, Silenced is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Silenced worth watching?
- Silenced holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Silenced?
- Silenced stars Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Kim Hyun-soo, Jung In-seo and Baek Seung-hwan.
- When was Silenced released?
- Silenced was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.