The Silence
1963, Swedish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
BERGMAN at his most POWERFUL! SHOCKING! BOLD!
Traveling through an unnamed European country on the brink of war, sickly, intellectual Ester, her sister Anna and Anna's young son, Johan, check into a near-empty hotel. A basic inability to communicate among the three seems only to worsen during their stay. Anna provokes her sister by enjoying a dalliance with a local man, while the boy, left to himself, has a series of enigmatic encounters that heighten the growing air of isolation.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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The Silence is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- Ingrid ThulinEster
- Gunnel LindblomAnna
- Birger MalmstenBartender
- Håkan JahnbergHotel Steward
- Jörgen LindströmJohan
- Kotti ChaveOfficer in the Train Compartment
- Lissi AlandhWoman in Variety Hall (uncredited)
- Leif ForstenbergMan in Variety Hall (uncredited)
- Eskil KallingBar Owner (uncredited)
- Karl-Arne BergmanPaperboy (uncredited)
- Carl AnderssonCast
- Olof HuddénCast
Details
- Released
- 23 September 1963
- Original title
- Tystnaden
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
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The Silence: quick answers
What should I watch before The Silence?
Watch Through a Glass Darkly (1961) and Winter Light (1963) first.
Is The Silence worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 413 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Silence?
The Silence runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Silence have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Silence. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Silence parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Silence yet.
Which OTT platform is The Silence on?
The Silence is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Silence?
If you liked The Silence, try Close My Eyes, Cruel Intentions, The Dreamers.
Who directed The Silence?
The Silence (1963) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Ingrid Thulin, Gunnel Lindblom, Birger Malmsten.