The Great White Silence (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1924, The Great White Silence is a documentary film directed by Herbert G. Ponting, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Herbert Ponting travelled to Antarctica with Captain Scott’s ill-fated South Pole expedition and filmed the stunning images that make up this extraordinary documentary. (Originally released in 1912 as With Captain Scott in the Antarctic, the material was re-edited and re-issued by Ponting in 1924 as The Great White Silence.)
Who’s in it. The Great White Silence stars Robert Falcon Scott as Self, Herbert G. Ponting as Self, Henry R. Bowers as Self and Edgar Evans as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Great White Silence has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great White Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great White Silence tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great White Silence (1924)?
- In GB, The Great White Silence is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great White Silence worth watching?
- The Great White Silence holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great White Silence?
- The Great White Silence stars Robert Falcon Scott, Herbert G. Ponting, Henry R. Bowers, Edgar Evans and Lawrence E.G. Oates.
- When was The Great White Silence released?
- The Great White Silence was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.