Silence (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1971, Silence is a drama and history film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. Two Jesuit priests encounter persecution when they travel to Japan in the 17th century to spread Christianity and search for their mentor.
Who’s in it. Silence stars David Lampson as Sebastião Rodrigues, Yoshi Katō as Old man, Mako as Kichijiro and Don Kenny as Francisco Garrpe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Silence has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silence (1971)?
- In US, Silence is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Silence worth watching?
- Silence holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Silence?
- Silence stars David Lampson, Yoshi Katō, Mako, Don Kenny and Shima Iwashita.
- When was Silence released?
- Silence was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.