Silence (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2016, Silence is a drama and history film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 161 minutes. “Sometimes silence is the deadliest sound.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Jesuit priests travel to seventeenth century Japan which has, under the Tokugawa shogunate, banned Catholicism and almost all foreign contact.
Who’s in it. Silence stars Andrew Garfield as Rodrigues, Adam Driver as Garupe, Liam Neeson as Ferreira and Yosuke Kubozuka as Kichijiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Silence has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $23.7M 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 Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silence (2016)?
- In US, 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 Silence worth watching?
- Silence holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Silence?
- Silence stars Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Yosuke Kubozuka and Ciarán Hinds.
- When was Silence released?
- Silence was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.