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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

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Masahiro Shinoda

David Lampson

Sebastião Rodrigues

Mako

Eiji Okada

Inoue Chikugonokami

Rokkō Toura

Noboru Matsuhashi

Noboru Matsuhashi

Yoshi Katō

Taiji Tonoyama

Don Kenny

Francisco Garrpe

Yasunori Irikawa

Yasunori Irikawa

Tetsuro Tamba

Cristóvão Ferreira

Yoshiko Mita

Woman in Maruyama

Shima Iwashita

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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 August 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.