Don't Say a Word (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 2001, Don't Say a Word is a thriller and mystery film directed by Gary Fleder, running about 113 minutes. “...I'll never tell.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When the daughter of a psychiatrist is kidnapped, he's horrified to discover that the abductors' demand is that he break through to a post traumatic stress disorder suffering young woman who knows a secret..

Who’s in it. Don't Say a Word stars Michael Douglas as Dr. Nathan Conrad, Sean Bean as Patrick Koster, Brittany Murphy as Elisabeth Burrows and Skye McCole Bartusiak as Jessie Conrad, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Don't Say a Word has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $100M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Don't Say a Word page.

If you liked it. Fans of Don't Say a Word tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Don't Say a Word (2001)?
In US, Don't Say a Word is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Don't Say a Word worth watching?
Don't Say a Word holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Don't Say a Word?
Don't Say a Word stars Michael Douglas, Sean Bean, Brittany Murphy, Skye McCole Bartusiak and Guy Torry.
When was Don't Say a Word released?
Don't Say a Word was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.