The Silence (2019)
A deaf teen and her family survive a world hunted by sound, only to face a mysterious cult.
With the world under attack by deadly creatures who hunt by sound, a teen and her family seek refuge outside the city and encounter a mysterious cult.
How intense is The Silence?
The Silence is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Silence feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittybleaktense
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Silence
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Silence for you?
Is The Silence scary?
Yes, properly. The Silence is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Silence gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Silence sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Silence OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Silence?
The Silence runs 1h 31m.
Where can I stream The Silence?
The Silence is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Silence have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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