Silence
In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.
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Streaming now in the United States on Kanopy and YouTube Free.
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Frequently asked questions about Silence
Where can I watch Silence in the United States?
Silence is available to stream on Kanopy and YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Silence for free?
Silence streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Silence?
Silence scores 7.1 on The Movie Database, 7.2 on IMDb, 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 76 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Silence?
Silence stars Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano, and Ciarán Hinds. Martin Scorsese is the director.
How long is Silence?
Silence runs 2h 41m (161 minutes).
When did Silence come out?
Silence was released on December 23, 2016.
Which studio made Silence?
Silence was produced by Waypoint Entertainment, Cappa Defina Productions, and CatchPlay in Mexico, Taiwan, and the United States.
What was the budget for Silence?
Silence was made on a budget of $46,000,000.
How much did Silence make at the box office?
Silence grossed $23,834,809 worldwide, against a budget of $46,000,000.
What languages is Silence in?
Silence is in Japanese and English, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.