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The Silent War

6.020122h MovieDramaMystery

An espionage thriller set in the 1950s and adapted from the novel "Year Suan/Plot Against" by May Jia. Tony Leung Chiu Wai plays a blind man who works for a piano tuner. He is recruited for a spy mission because of his exceptional hearing.

DirectorsAlan Mak Siu-fai·Felix Chong Man-keung
WritersFelix Chong Man-keung·Alan Mak Siu-fai
ProducersChiu Shun-Ching·Catherine Hun

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alan Mak Siu-fai

ZXZhou Xun
Zhou Xun
Zhang Xuening
TCTony Leung Chiu-wai
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
He Bing
WXWang Xuebing
Wang Xuebing
Guo Xingzhong / Lao Gui / Devi
MFMavis Fan
Mavis Fan
Shen Jing
DYDong Yong
Dong Yong
Wu Chang, 701 Agent
DWDavid Lam Wai
David Lam Wai
Zhang Guoxiang, KMT Agent
JCJacob Cheung Chi-Leung
Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung
Sparrow
PLPal Sinn Lap-Man
Pal Sinn Lap-Man
Luo San Er
CKCarrie Ng Ka-lai
Carrie Ng Ka-lai
Mrs Li
HP
Henry Fong Ping
Mr Chao

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The Silent War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Silent War?

The Silent War isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Silent War on Netflix?

No, The Silent War is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is The Silent War on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch The Silent War for free?

The Silent War isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.