Silent Hill (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6.5

Silent Hill poster

Released in 2006, Silent Hill is a horror and mystery film directed by Christophe Gans, running about 125 minutes. “Once you enter Silent Hill, there is no turning back.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Rose, a desperate mother takes her adopted daughter, Sharon, to the town of Silent Hill in an attempt to cure her of her ailment. After a violent car crash, Sharon disappears and Rose begins a desperate search to get her back. She descends into the center of the twisted reality of a town's terrible secret. Pursued by grotesquely deformed creatures and townspeople stuck in permanent purgatory, Rose begins to uncover the truth behind the apocalyptic disaster that burned the town 30 years earlier.

Who’s in it. Silent Hill stars Radha Mitchell as Rose Da Silva, Sean Bean as Christopher Da Silva, Jodelle Ferland as Sharon / Alessa and Laurie Holden as Cybil Bennett, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Silent Hill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $100.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silent Hill page.

If you liked it. Fans of Silent Hill tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Silent Hill (2006)?
In US, Silent Hill is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Silent Hill worth watching?
Silent Hill holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Silent Hill?
Silent Hill stars Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean, Jodelle Ferland, Laurie Holden and Deborah Kara Unger.
When was Silent Hill released?
Silent Hill was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.