Skip to content
Silent Friend (2026) poster

Silent Friend

2026, German. Directed by Ildikó Enyedi.

In the heart of a botanical garden in a medieval university town in Germany stands a majestic ginkgo tree. This silent witness has observed over a century the quiet rhythms of transformation across three human lives. At three distinct moments across the 20th and 21st centuries, these people — each carrying their own questions and inner struggles — inevitably find themselves drawn into the presence of this tree, full of mystery and meaning.

Watch TrailerWhere to Watch
Runtime
2h 27m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
German
Rated
Check local

Start now and it ends at ….

Worth the Hype

Clear your evening for this.

7.2/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.

Seen it? Give your verdict.

Saved privately on this device.

Where to watch Silent Friend

Silent Friend isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

Details

Released
15 January 2026
Country
France, Germany, Hungary, China, Belgium
Written by
Ildikó Enyedi
Budget
$3M
Box office
$755K
tree1970ssexismfemale protagonistcounter-cultureperiod dramawoman directorbotanical gardenbotanyuniversity town1900scovid-19nonlinear narrative2020s

Check ratings elsewhere

News & fan talk

If you liked Silent Friend

Silent Friend: quick answers

Is Silent Friend worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Silent Friend?

Silent Friend runs 147 minutes (2h 27m).

Does Silent Friend have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Silent Friend. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Silent Friend parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for Silent Friend yet.

Which OTT platform is Silent Friend on?

Silent Friend isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Silent Friend?

If you liked Silent Friend, try The Girl in the Book, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, The Glassblower.

Who directed Silent Friend?

Silent Friend (2026) was directed by Ildikó Enyedi and stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Luna Wedler, Enzo Brumm.

↑ ↓ to move · Enter to open · Full search page