Silent Love (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1977, Silent Love is a drama film directed by René van Nie, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Victim of the breakdown in trust and communication between his estranged parents 12 year old Sem de Rijn has not seen his father for 6 months when he arrives at his school one afternoon and offers the boy a holiday. They run away together driving through Holland and Belgium, camping out and generally having the kinds of adventures a boy dreams of until pursued by the police and torn between his love for his mother and his father, Sem and his father return to face the music.
Who’s in it. Silent Love stars Cor van Rijn as Cor, Sem de Jong as Sem, Marielle Fiolet as Mariëlle and Chris Lomme as De vrouw uit België.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Silent Love sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silent Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silent Love (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silent Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silent Love worth watching?
- Silent Love holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Silent Love?
- Silent Love stars Cor van Rijn, Sem de Jong, Marielle Fiolet and Chris Lomme.
- When was Silent Love released?
- Silent Love was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.