The Silence (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Silence is a 2013 drama thriller directed by Baran bo Odar, starring Claudia Michelsen, Jule B and Ulrich Thomsen. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $157,857 worldwide. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Baran bo Odar
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Music Box Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Silence About?
The premise of The Silence without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A family's fight for survival takes a terrifying turn when they become the target of a fearsome, ancient creature that hunts in darkness. This predator possesses incredibly sensitive hearing, making silence the key to evading its deadly pursuit. Trapped in a subterranean network of tunnels, they must rely on stealth and quiet to escape the monster’s relentless pursuit and find a way to survive.
The Silence Cast
Claudia Michelsen leads the cast, with Jule B and Ulrich Thomsen. Directed by Baran bo Odar; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Baran bo Odar
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The Silence Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Silence 72 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 6.1
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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The Silence Plot Summary
What happens in The Silence 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
Set against the backdrop of Gyeongseong in 1938, during the harrowing period of Japanese occupation, this film follows the journey of Ju-ran/Shizuko, portrayed by Park Bo-young, a fragile young girl who is relocated to a sanatorium that also serves as a girls’ boarding school. This transition sets the stage for her to regain her health, and soon, Ju-ran finds solace in the companionship of her new friend Yeon-deok, beautifully depicted by Claudia Michelsen, and benefits from a specialized treatment program orchestrated by the headmistress.
Full summary
The whole story of The Silence, scene by scene
The Silence Box Office
The Silence grossed $157,857 worldwide. $109,089 came from the US and Canada and $48,768 (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$157.9K
- US & Canada
- $109.1K
- International
- $48.8K
How Well Do You Know The 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
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The Silence FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Silence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Silence?
The Silence runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was The Silence released?
The Silence was released on March 8, 2013.
Who directed The Silence?
The Silence was directed by Baran bo Odar.
More films by Baran bo Odar Who is in the cast of The Silence?
The Silence stars Claudia Michelsen, Jule B and Ulrich Thomsen, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Silence make at the box office?
The Silence grossed $157,857 worldwide ($109,089 domestic, $48,768 international).
How is The Silence rated?
The Silence has 72 on Metacritic and 3.6/5 on Movie Insider.
Does The Silence have a post-credit scene?
No. The Silence has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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