The Quiet (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Quiet is a 2006 drama thriller directed by Jamie Babbit, starring Edie Falco, Elisha Cuthbert and Camilla Belle. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $381,420 worldwide. Critics gave it 29 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Jamie Babbit
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Quiet About?
The premise of The Quiet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seemingly idyllic suburban life is disrupted when Nina’s parents adopt Dot, a deaf orphan. As the family adjusts, Nina's carefully constructed social standing begins to unravel. Dark secrets emerge, exposing a complex network of lies and manipulation that puts the family's stability at risk and forces Nina to confront uncomfortable truths about those around her.
The Quiet Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- attempted rape
- female frontal nudity
- sexual abuse
- female nudity
- incest rape
- rape
- blonde
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- dysfunctional family
- erotic thriller
- cheerleader costume
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- scantily clad female
- title directed by female
- cheerleader uniform
- lust
- blue panties
- panties
- faked pregnancy
- sex
- promiscuity
- dysfunctional relationship
- unhappy marriage
- underwear
- teenage girl
- female bonding
- dysfunctional marriage
- cheerleader
- abusive father
- loss of virginity
- incestuous relationship
- father daughter incest
- blonde girl
- deaf woman
- dissection
- scene of the crime
- teenager
- daughter
- secret
- death
- godparent
- deaf
- high school
- lunchroom
- female protagonist
- pretending to be deaf
- prescription drug abuse
- family relationships
- rich family
- violence
The Quiet Cast
Edie Falco leads the cast, with Elisha Cuthbert and Camilla Belle. Directed by Jamie Babbit.
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Director Jamie Babbit
More from Jamie Babbit
More films directed by Jamie Babbit, best-rated first: But I'm a Cheerleader, Breaking the Girls, Addicted to Fresno and The Stand In.
The Quiet Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Quiet 29 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 29 Metascore
User score 5.6
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TMDB 62% User score
See on TMDB
The Quiet Plot Summary
What happens in The Quiet 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
Following the tragic and accidental death of her deaf father, Dot, an orphaned teenager who is deaf-mute, is forced to move to Meriden, Connecticut, where she will stay with her godparents, Paul Deer and Olivia Deer, along with their teenage daughter, Nina. Once childhood friends, Dot and Nina’s relationship has soured; Nina now harbors resentment towards Dot, regarding her arrival as an infringement. Dot quickly becomes aware that Olivia, who used to be close to Dot’s mother, is struggling with alcoholism and a prescription drug addiction, further complicating their home dynamic.
Full summary
The whole story of The Quiet, scene by scene
The Quiet Box Office
The Quiet grossed $381,420 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$381.4K
- US & Canada
- $381.4K
The Quiet Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Quiet - Official Trailer (2005)
How Well Do You Know The Quiet?
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
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the main character who is deaf?
Cars in The Quiet
4 cars on screen, including the Volvo XC70 and the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.
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Volvo XC70 Important role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1984 Jeep Cherokee Minor role -
1997 Ford Econoline Background role
The Quiet Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “The Quiet – Stummer Schrei” and “Un alma en silencio”.
- Also known as
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- The Quiet – Stummer Schrei
- Un alma en silencio
- Le silence
- O ihos tou tromou
- Dot
- La calma
- The Quiet - Kannst du ein Geheimnis für dich behalten?
- Sessiz
- The Quiet - Segreti svelati
- O Preço do Silêncio
- El silencio
- Душа тишины
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- השקט
- Csend
- Ο Ηχος Του Τρόμου
- 沉默
- 콰이어트
- W ciszy
- 寂靜殺機
- Тиша
- Una ànima en silenci
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Movies Like The Quiet
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Quiet, Quiet Days in Hollywood and The Town Is Quiet.
The Quiet FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Quiet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Quiet?
The Quiet runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Quiet released?
The Quiet was released on August 25, 2006.
Who directed The Quiet?
The Quiet was directed by Jamie Babbit.
More films by Jamie Babbit Who is in the cast of The Quiet?
The Quiet stars Edie Falco, Elisha Cuthbert and Camilla Belle.
How much did The Quiet make at the box office?
The Quiet grossed $381,420 worldwide.
How is The Quiet rated?
The Quiet has 29 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Quiet have a post-credit scene?
No. The Quiet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Quiet in?
The original language of The Quiet is Danish.
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