Silence
2016, English. Directed by Martin Scorsese.
Sometimes silence is the deadliest sound.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Silence
Silence is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Martin ScorseseDirector
- Andrew GarfieldRodrigues
- Adam DriverGarupe
- Liam NeesonFerreira
- Tadanobu AsanoInterpreter
- Ciarán HindsFather Valignano
- Issey OgataOld Samurai / Inoue
- Shinya TsukamotoMokichi
- Yoshi OidaIchizo
- Yosuke KubozukaKichijiro
- Kaoru EndōUnzen Samurai (Uneme)
- Diego CalderónPrisoner Augustinian Friar #2
- Rafael KadingPrisoner Augustinian Friar #1
Details
- Released
- 23 December 2016
- Country
- Mexico, Taiwan, United States of America
- Written by
- Jay Cocks, Martin Scorsese
- Budget
- $46M
- Box office
- $24M
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What Silence is based on
Silence is based on Silence, a 1966 novel by Shūsaku Endō.
Novel · 1966
Silence
By Shūsaku Endō
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Silence: quick answers
Is Silence worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 3,445 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Silence?
Silence runs 161 minutes (2h 41m).
Does Silence have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Silence. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Silence parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Silence is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Silence on?
Silence is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Silence?
If you liked Silence, try The Crucible, The Mission, Black Robe.
Who directed Silence?
Silence (2016) was directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson.
What is Silence based on?
Silence is based on Silence, a 1966 novel by Shūsaku Endō.