The Silencing (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2020, The Silencing is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Robin Pront, running about 93 minutes. “It takes a hunter to catch a killer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reformed hunter becomes involved in a deadly game of cat and mouse when he and the local sheriff set out to track a vicious killer who may have kidnapped his daughter years ago.
Who’s in it. The Silencing stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Rayburn Swanson, Annabelle Wallis as Sheriff Alice Gustafson, Zahn McClarnon as Blackhawk and Melanie Scrofano as Debbie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Silencing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Silencing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silencing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Silencing (2020)?
- In US, The Silencing is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Silencing worth watching?
- The Silencing holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Silencing?
- The Silencing stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Annabelle Wallis, Zahn McClarnon, Melanie Scrofano and Hero Fiennes Tiffin.
- When was The Silencing released?
- The Silencing was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.