The Silent World
1956, French. Directed by Jacques-Yves Cousteau & Louis Malle.
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- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Silent World
The Silent World isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 February 1956.
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Details
- Released
- 15 February 1956
- Original title
- Le Monde du silence
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jacques-Yves Cousteau, James Dugan
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The Silent World: quick answers
Is The Silent World worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Silent World?
The Silent World runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Silent World have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Silent World. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Silent World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Silent World yet.
Which OTT platform is The Silent World on?
The Silent World isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 February 1956. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Silent World?
If you liked The Silent World, try Winged Migration, Oceans, The Love Life of an Octopus.
Who directed The Silent World?
The Silent World (1956) was directed by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Louis Malle and stars Jacques-Yves Cousteau.