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Silence

7.219712h 10mMovieDramaHistory

In 17th-century Japan, two Portuguese Jesuit priests seek their mentor, who is rumoured to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.

DirectorMasahiro Shinoda
WritersMasahiro Shinoda·Shūsaku Endō
ProducersKiyoshi Nonomura·Kinshirō Kuzui

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
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Cast · Directed by Masahiro Shinoda

DLDavid Lampson
David Lampson
Sebastião Rodrigues
MMako
Mako
Kichijiro
EOEiji Okada
Eiji Okada
Inoue Chikugonokami
RTRokkō Toura
Rokkō Toura
Interpreter
NMNoboru Matsuhashi
Noboru Matsuhashi
Mokichi
YKYoshi Katō
Yoshi Katō
Old man
TTTaiji Tonoyama
Taiji Tonoyama
Prison guard
DK
Don Kenny
Francisco Garrpe
YIYasunori Irikawa
Yasunori Irikawa
Okada Saemon
TTTetsuro Tamba
Tetsuro Tamba
Cristóvão Ferreira
YMYoshiko Mita
Yoshiko Mita
Woman in Maruyama
SIShima Iwashita
Shima Iwashita
Kiku

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Silence — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Silence?

Silence is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Silence on Netflix?

No, Silence is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Silence on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Silence isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Silence for free?

Silence is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.