The Silence (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1998, The Silence is a drama and music film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Everyday, 10-year old Khorsid takes the bus to his work at an instrument maker's shop and everyday something unexpected happens.
Who’s in it. The Silence stars Tahmineh Normatova as Khorshid, Nadereh Abdelahyeva as Nadareh and Goibibi Ziadolahyeva as Khorshid's Mother.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Silence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Silence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Silence (1998)?
- In US, The Silence is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Silence worth watching?
- The Silence holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Silence?
- The Silence stars Tahmineh Normatova, Nadereh Abdelahyeva and Goibibi Ziadolahyeva.
- When was The Silence released?
- The Silence was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.