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Silence (2016)

“Sometimes silence is the deadliest sound.”

7.1/10 · 3,414 votes 2h 41m r DramaHistory

#81 of 305 films from 2016 #1534 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Martin Scorsese · Written by Martin Scorsese, Jay Cocks, Shūsaku Endō

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Overview

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.

Cast

Andrew Garfieldas Rodrigues
Adam Driveras Garupe
Liam Neesonas Ferreira
Tadanobu Asanoas Interpreter
Ciarán Hindsas Father Valignano
Issey Ogataas Old Samurai / Inoue
Shinya Tsukamotoas Mokichi
Yoshi Oidaas Ichizo
Yosuke Kubozukaas Kichijiro
Kaoru Endōas Unzen Samurai (Uneme)
Diego Calderónas Prisoner Augustinian Friar #2
Rafael Kadingas Prisoner Augustinian Friar #1
Matthew Blakeas Prisoner Franciscan Friar
Benoit Masseas Prisoner Augustinian Friar #3

Facts

Release dateDecember 23, 2016
Runtime161 min (2h 41m) — longer as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$46,000,000
Box office$23,834,809 (0.5× budget)
IMDbtt0490215

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Questions

How long is Silence?
Silence runs 161 minutes (2h 41m), which is long for a drama — plan for it.
Is Silence worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 3,414 votes, which places it #81 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 74%) and #1534 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Silence?
Silence was directed by Martin Scorsese. Other well-rated titles by the same director: GoodFellas (1990), The Departed (2006), Shutter Island (2010).
Who stars in Silence?
Andrew Garfield as Rodrigues; Adam Driver as Garupe; Liam Neeson as Ferreira; Tadanobu Asano as Interpreter; Ciarán Hinds as Father Valignano; Issey Ogata as Old Samurai / Inoue.
What is Silence rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Silence?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6414.

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