Silence
1971, Japanese. Directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
In 17th-century Japan, two Portuguese Jesuit priests seek their mentor, who is rumoured to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Silence is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Masahiro ShinodaDirector
- David LampsonSebastião Rodrigues
- MakoKichijiro
- Eiji OkadaInoue Chikugonokami
- Rokkō TouraInterpreter
- Noboru MatsuhashiMokichi
- Yoshi KatōOld man
- Taiji TonoyamaPrison guard
- Don KennyFrancisco Garrpe
- Yasunori IrikawaOkada Saemon
- Tetsuro TambaCristóvão Ferreira
- Yoshiko MitaWoman in Maruyama
- Shima IwashitaKiku
Details
- Released
- 13 November 1971
- Original title
- 沈黙 SILENCE
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shūsaku Endō, Masahiro Shinoda
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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 7.2/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Silence?
Silence runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
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?
No age rating is listed for Silence yet.
Which OTT platform is Silence on?
Silence is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Silence?
If you liked Silence, try Silence, Oranges and Sunshine, Outlaws - For Greater Glory.
Who directed Silence?
Silence (1971) was directed by Masahiro Shinoda and stars David Lampson, Mako, Eiji Okada.
What is Silence based on?
Silence is based on Silence, a 1966 novel by Shūsaku Endō.