Silent Fall (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1994, Silent Fall is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 101 minutes. “A Savage Crime. A Silent Witness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When an autistic boy witnesses his parents' double murder, controversial therapist Dr. Jake Rainer seeks to probe the child's mind in order to solve the case.
Who’s in it. Silent Fall stars Richard Dreyfuss as Dr. Jake Rainer, Linda Hamilton as Karen Rainer, John Lithgow as Dr. Rene Harlinger and J.T. Walsh as Sheriff Mitch Rivers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Silent Fall has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.2M 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 Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent Fall page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silent Fall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent Fall (1994)?
- In US, Silent Fall is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Silent Fall worth watching?
- Silent Fall holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silent Fall?
- Silent Fall stars Richard Dreyfuss, Linda Hamilton, John Lithgow, J.T. Walsh and Ben Faulkner.
- When was Silent Fall released?
- Silent Fall was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.