The Silent One (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1984, The Silent One is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by Yvonne Mackay, running about 92 minutes. “A Story of Superstition, Ignorance, Reason and Love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A baby is washed up on a Pacific Island and is adopted by a childless woman. The tribal priest takes an instant dislike to the child, proclaiming him a demon. The child is deaf and mute and therefore excluded from hunting with the other young men. Out of loneliness, he befriends a white turtle. When a drought befalls the island, the priest blames the silent one. When the chief protects the boy, the priest plots the chiefs' downfall.
Who’s in it. The Silent One stars Telo Malese as Jonasi, George Henare as Paui Te Po, Anzac Wallace as Tasiri and Rongo tupatea Kahu as Taruga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Silent One has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Silent One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silent One tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Silent One (1984)?
- In US, The Silent One is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Silent One worth watching?
- The Silent One holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Silent One?
- The Silent One stars Telo Malese, George Henare, Anzac Wallace, Rongo tupatea Kahu and Anthony Gilbert.
- When was The Silent One released?
- The Silent One was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.