The (Silent) War (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2019, The (Silent) War is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Alfonso Cortés-Cavanillas, running about 123 minutes. “When everything's silent, you can't hear your enemies” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Northern Spain, October 1944. Several groups of guerrilla fighters, former Republican soldiers exiled in France after the end of the Spanish Civil War, infiltrate the country in order to provoke a popular uprising against General Franco's dictatorship.
Who’s in it. The (Silent) War stars Asier Etxeandia as Anselmo Rojas, Marian Álvarez as Rosa Ribagorda, Hugo Silva as Vicente Roig and Aitor Luna as Captain Ramón Bosch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The (Silent) War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The (Silent) War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The (Silent) War tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The (Silent) War (2019)?
- In US, The (Silent) War 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 The (Silent) War worth watching?
- The (Silent) War holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The (Silent) War?
- The (Silent) War stars Asier Etxeandia, Marian Álvarez, Hugo Silva, Aitor Luna and Olimpia Melinte.