Silence of the North
1981, English. Directed by Allan King.
Director Allan King's 1981 drama, based on true events, stars Ellen Burstyn as a strong-willed woman struggling to survive with her family in the Canadian wilderness.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Silence of the North
Silence of the North isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 October 1981.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 October 1981
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Patricia Louisianna Knop
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Silence of the North is based on
Silence of the North is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Silence of the North
Never Cry Wolf
1983 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Black Gold
2011 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Endless Night
2015 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Snow Walker
2003 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
I Am David
2003 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Into the Wild
2007 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Lost on a Mountain in Maine
2024 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Hunter
2011 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Mountain Men
1980 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Cave Rescue
2019 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Silence of the North: quick answers
Is Silence of the North worth watching?
Silence of the North doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Silence of the North?
Silence of the North runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Silence of the North have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Silence of the North. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Silence of the North parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Silence of the North yet.
Which OTT platform is Silence of the North on?
Silence of the North isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 October 1981. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Silence of the North?
If you liked Silence of the North, try Never Cry Wolf, Black Gold, Endless Night.
Who directed Silence of the North?
Silence of the North (1981) was directed by Allan King and stars Ellen Burstyn, Gordon Pinsent, Tom Skerritt.
What is Silence of the North based on?
Silence of the North is based on a true story.