The Silent Natural (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2019, The Silent Natural is a family and history film directed by David Risotto, running about 140 minutes. “He Made Thousands of Fans Cheer, But Never Heard One.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. William Hoy was one of the first Deaf Major League Baseball players in the 1800's. Being deaf, he introduced hand signals for strike and ball to the game and overcame many obstacles to become one of the greatest players of his time.
Who’s in it. The Silent Natural stars Miles Barbee as William "Dummy" Hoy, Sam J. Jones as Jacob Hoy, Sheree J. Wilson as Rebecca Hoy and Marshall R. Teague as Dooley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Silent Natural has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Silent Natural page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silent Natural tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Silent Natural (2019)?
- In US, The Silent Natural 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 Silent Natural worth watching?
- The Silent Natural holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Silent Natural?
- The Silent Natural stars Miles Barbee, Sam J. Jones, Sheree J. Wilson, Marshall R. Teague and Barry Livingston.
- When was The Silent Natural released?
- The Silent Natural was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.