Silence (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Silence is a 2016 adventure drama directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Issei Ogata, Liam Neeson and Tadanobu Asano. It is based on Silence by Shūsaku Endō and William Johnston. It runs 2 hours 41 minutes and earned $23.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 41m (161 min)
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Silence About?
The premise of Silence without spoilers, adapted from Silence by Shūsaku Endō and William Johnston. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
During the 17th century in Japan, two Jesuit missionaries face immense danger under the strict Tokugawa shogunate, where Christianity is outlawed. They witness widespread persecution and suffering, struggling to reconcile their faith with the apparent silence of God in the face of such pain. One priest embarks on a perilous journey across the countryside, seeking answers and confronting the profound depths of despair and uncertainty.
Silence Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- portuguese
- religious persecution
- japan
- apostasy
- torture
- jesuit priest
- shogunate
- sword
- crisis of faith
- japanese history
- 1630s
- inquisitor
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- jesuit
- prisoner
- missionary
- 17th century
- year 1641
- captive
- martyr
- beheading
- loincloth
- bare chested male
- christianity
- priest
- catholic missionary
- christian
- catholicism
- catholic
- prayer
- jesuit missionary
- religious discrimination
- catholic mass
- apostate
- japanese village
- crucifix
- nagasaki japan
- edo japan
- faith
- confession
- mass
- rosary
- cross
- blood
- voice over narration
- doubt
- crying man
- thirst
- year 1639
- religious icon
- martyrdom
Silence Cast
Issei Ogata leads the cast, with Liam Neeson and Tadanobu Asano. Directed by Martin Scorsese; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director Martin Scorsese
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Silence Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Silence 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 4.0 /5
3K ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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Silence Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Silence from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds in 1633, beginning with a chilling prologue where the young Portuguese Jesuit priest, Cristóvão Ferreira, witnesses the horrific torture of Japanese converts he’s been striving to convert to Christianity. Despite his presence, he feels utterly powerless against the Japanese authorities conducting these brutal acts.
As years pass, at St. Paul’s College in Macau, an Italian Jesuit priest, Alessandro Valignano, receives alarming news indicating that Ferreira has renounced his faith (apostasy) under the duress of torture in Japan. His Portuguese pupils, Jesuit priests Sebastião Rodrigues and Francisco Garupe, driven by disbelief and a desire to rescue Ferreira, set off on a perilous journey to uncover the truth. They are joined by Kichijiro, an alcoholic fisherman who fled Japan to save himself, willing to guide them back.
Full summary
The whole story of Silence, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Silence Box Office
Silence grossed $23.8 million worldwide. $7.1 million came from the US and Canada and $16.7 million (70%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$23.8M
- US & Canada
- $7.1M
- International
- $16.7M
Silence Trailers & Videos
10 videos: 2 trailers, 3 teasers, 1 clip and 4 featurettes.
- Trailer SILENCE | Official Trailer
- Teaser Official TV Spot
- Teaser 20'' Spot
- Teaser Official DVD Trailer
How Well Do You Know Silence?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Father Ferreira in the movie?
Silence Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Milczenie Boga” and “Мълчание”.
- Also known as
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- Milczenie Boga
- Мълчание
- Silencio
- ศรัทธาไม่เงียบ
- Молчание
- 사일런스
- Silêncio
- خاموشی
- 沈黙 -サイレンス-
- 沈黙 サイレンス
- Silence - Silencio
- Vaikus
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- Vaitiolo
- Լռություն
- Tăcerea
- Milczenie
- Σιωπή
- 沈默
- שתיקה
- Мовчання
- Némaság
- Mlčanie
- Tyla
- Mlčení
- Тишина
- 沉默
- 沈黙 －サイレンス－
- Klusēšana
- Tišina, სიჩუმე
- Silenci
- Thinh Lặng
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Silence FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Silence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Silence?
Silence runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).
When was Silence released?
Silence was released on December 23, 2016.
Who directed Silence?
Silence was directed by Martin Scorsese.
More films by Martin Scorsese Who is in the cast of Silence?
Silence stars Issei Ogata, Liam Neeson and Tadanobu Asano, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Silence make at the box office?
Silence grossed $23.8 million worldwide ($7.1 million domestic, $16.7 million international).
How is Silence rated?
Silence has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 79 on Metacritic, 71% on TMDB and 4.0/5 on Letterboxd.
Is Silence based on a book?
Yes. Silence is adapted from Silence by Shūsaku Endō, William Johnston and Martin Scorsese.
Does Silence have a post-credit scene?
No. Silence has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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