Silk (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2007, Silk is a drama and romance film directed by François Girard, running about 107 minutes. “Come Back, or I Shall Die...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the best-selling novel by Alessandro Baricco, this visually stunning film tells the story of a French trader who finds unexpected love far away from home.
Who’s in it. Silk stars Keira Knightley as Hélène Joncour, Michael Pitt as Hervé Joncour, Alfred Molina as Baldabiou and Koji Yakusho as Hara Jubei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Silk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Silk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silk (2007)?
- In US, Silk is available to 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 Silk worth watching?
- Silk holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silk?
- Silk stars Keira Knightley, Michael Pitt, Alfred Molina, Koji Yakusho and Sei Ashina.
- When was Silk released?
- Silk was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.