Silence (2016)
Two Jesuit priests face brutal persecution in 17th-century Japan, testing their faith and resolve.
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.
How intense is Silence?
Silence has graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Silence feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittyintimatemelancholyatmospheric
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Silence
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Silence for you?
Is Silence scary?
No. Silence is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Silence gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Silence sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Silence OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Silence?
Silence runs 2h 41m.
Where can I stream Silence?
Silence is streaming on Kanopy and YouTube (free).
Does Silence have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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