Silk (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Silk is a 2007 romantic drama directed by François Girard, starring Michael Pitt and Keira Knightley. It is based on Silk by Alessandro Baricco and Ann Goldstein. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- François Girard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Picturehouse Entertainment
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What Is Silk About?
The premise of Silk without spoilers, adapted from Silk by Alessandro Baricco and Ann Goldstein. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 19th-century Japan, this romantic drama follows a French officer on a mission to obtain silkworm eggs. His quest unexpectedly leads him to become captivated by a mysterious concubine. As he pursues his objective, he finds himself entangled in a complex web of forbidden love and cultural differences, facing perilous challenges and experiencing a journey filled with beauty, passion, and ultimately, heartbreak.
Silk Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1860s
- based on novel
- female full frontal nudity
- female topless nudity
- female nudity
- female star appears topless
- unrequited love
- japan
- 19th century
- female rear nudity
- sex
- skinny dipping
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- sex scene
- 1870s
- husband wife sex
- cheating husband
- female bare back
- hot spring
- bargaining
- smuggling
- gun runner
- japanese woman
- closeup of eyes
- untranslated foreign language
- woman bathes a man
- blindfolded man
- hanged boy
- burned village
- mysterious message
- bordello
- madam
- woman wears a nightgown
- year 1862
- translator
- africa
- siberia
- journey
- horse and buggy
- horse drawn carriage
- man in a bathtub
- lillies
- sensual sex scene
- marriage
- 19th century france
- silkworm
- travel
- concubine
- france
- silk
- smuggler
Where to Watch Silk
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Silk Cast
Michael Pitt leads the cast, with Keira Knightley. Directed by François Girard.
- Director François Girard
Silk Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Silk 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 58% User score
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Silk Plot Summary
What happens in Silk from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with Hervé Joncour (Michael Pitt) reflecting on a mysterious Asian woman as she bathes in a hot spring. However, his true story unfolds earlier in the 19th century when he returns to his hometown in France during his army leave. There, he meets Hélène (Keira Knightley), a passionate teacher who dreams of a beautiful garden, while Hervé’s heart longs to marry her. Their relationship blossoms into a passionate affair, bringing both joy and complexity to their lives.
Full summary
The whole story of Silk, scene by scene
Silk Box Office
Silk grossed $8 million worldwide. $1.1 million came from the US and Canada and $6.9 million (86%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8M
- US & Canada
- $1.1M
- International
- $6.9M
Silk Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Silk.
How Well Do You Know Silk?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Hervé Joncour in the film?
Silk Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Seda” and “실크, silk”.
- Also known as
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- Seda
- 실크, silk
- Seide
- Seta
- Soie
- Jedwab
- İpek
- משי
- Paixão Proibida
- Шовк
- Selyem
- 绢
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- Коприна
- Hedvábná cesta
- Шелк
- Šilkas
- シルク
- ทอรัก
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Movies Like Silk
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Silk Degrees, Le Cri de la soie and In the Realm of the Senses.
Silk FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Silk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Silk?
Silk runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Silk released?
Silk was released on September 14, 2007.
Who directed Silk?
Silk was directed by François Girard.
More films by François Girard Who is in the cast of Silk?
Silk stars Michael Pitt and Keira Knightley.
Where can I watch Silk?
In the US, Silk is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Silk make at the box office?
Silk grossed $8 million worldwide ($1.1 million domestic, $6.9 million international).
How is Silk rated?
Silk has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 39 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Is Silk based on a book?
Yes. Silk is adapted from Silk by Alessandro Baricco and Ann Goldstein.
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