Silent Night (2023)
A grieving father, mute and relentless, trains for a brutal Christmas Eve revenge mission against a gang.
A tormented father witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang's crossfire on Christmas Eve. While recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, he makes vengeance his life's mission and embarks on a punishing training regimen in order to avenge his son's death.
How intense is Silent Night?
Silent Night is not scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Silent Night feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Silent Night
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Silent Night for you?
Is Silent Night scary?
No. Silent Night is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Silent Night gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Silent Night sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Silent Night 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 Silent Night?
Silent Night runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Silent Night?
Silent Night is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Silent Night have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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