Scared Silent (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2002, Scared Silent is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Mike Robe, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. When the newlywed wife of a Minnesota police chief accuses a new officer on his force of raping her several years earlier, it sets the stage for a tense confrontation in this riveting story. Penelope Ann Miller and Reed Diamond star as Kathy and Doug Clifson, a hard-working couple whose lives are torn apart when a new officer, John McCrane, joins the force. Kathy recognizes him as the man who raped her when she was a teenager, and while other women soon come forward saying that McCrane also raped them, the police force closes ranks to protect one of their own.
Who’s in it. Scared Silent stars Penelope Ann Miller as Kathy Clifson, Reed Diamond as Doug Clifson, Liisa Repo-Martell as Carole Bakelin and Shannon Lawson as Camille Fenton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Scared Silent has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scared Silent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scared Silent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scared Silent (2002)?
- In GB, Scared Silent is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Scared Silent worth watching?
- Scared Silent holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scared Silent?
- Scared Silent stars Penelope Ann Miller, Reed Diamond, Liisa Repo-Martell, Shannon Lawson and Andrew Jackson.
- When was Scared Silent released?
- Scared Silent was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.