Sounds of Silence (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1989, Sounds of Silence is a horror and mystery film directed by Peter Borg, running about 108 minutes. “A danger only he can see. A secret only he can hear.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Los Angeles, photographer Peter Mitchell learns that he has inherited a palatial estate in Sweden from his unknown relative, Annie Holst. He, his girlfriend Sarah, and her deaf son Dennis, head overseas to decide whether to live in the property or to sell it. But when they arrive, they find the locals offer a chilly reception whenever Annie's name is mentioned. It turns out that Annie had lost her son some 50 years ago in a tragedy at the nearby orphanage where she had placed him temporarily, due to circumstances beyond her control. But she had continued to see her son even after his death. Now, young Dennis is drawn to the derelict orphanage, and to a new friend who only he can see. And Peter must solve a decades-old mystery of how the orphans died before his family faces a similar fate.
Who’s in it. Sounds of Silence stars Peter Nelson as Peter Mitchell, Peter Nelson as Peter Mitchell, Kristen Jensen as Sarah Richards and Dennis Castillo as Dennis Richards, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Sounds of Silence has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sounds of Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sounds of Silence tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sounds of Silence (1989)?
- In US, Sounds of Silence is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sounds of Silence worth watching?
- Sounds of Silence holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sounds of Silence?
- Sounds of Silence stars Peter Nelson, Peter Nelson, Kristen Jensen, Dennis Castillo and Troy Donahue.
- When was Sounds of Silence released?
- Sounds of Silence was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.