The Pact of Silence (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2003, The Pact of Silence is a thriller and mystery film directed by Graham Guit, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Everyone has a secret. Twins Sarah and Gaëlle near 25; for ten years, Sarah has been a fundamentalist Carmelite in a Brazilian convent, and Gaëlle has been in prison for a heinous crime. Sarah comes to the attention of Fr. Joachim, a priest and physician; he can find no cause for her debilitating abdominal pain. When Sarah and he are transferred to Paris, Joachim looks for Gaëlle, now on probation and finding no respite from society's approbation. An enterprising reporter is digging into Gaëlle's life, the mother superior of Sarah's convent hovers over her, and Joachim investigates the phenomenon of twin's symmetry. Is there any release from the past?
Who’s in it. The Pact of Silence stars Gérard Depardieu as Joachim, Élodie Bouchez as Sarah, Carmen Maura as Mère Emmanuelle and Isaac Sharry as Morel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Pact of Silence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $598K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Pact of Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pact of Silence tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pact of Silence (2003)?
- In US, The Pact of Silence is available to 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 The Pact of Silence worth watching?
- The Pact of Silence holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pact of Silence?
- The Pact of Silence stars Gérard Depardieu, Élodie Bouchez, Carmen Maura, Isaac Sharry and Patrícia Bull.
- When was The Pact of Silence released?
- The Pact of Silence was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.