The Silent Village (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1943, The Silent Village is a drama, war, history and documentary film directed by Humphrey Jennings, running about 36 minutes.
What it’s about. The true story of the massacre of a small Czech village by the Nazis is retold as if it happened in Wales.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Silent Village has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Silent Village page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silent Village tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Silent Village (1943)?
- In US, The Silent Village is available to stream on OVID and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Silent Village worth watching?
- The Silent Village holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Silent Village released?
- The Silent Village was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 36 minutes.