The Silent War (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2012, The Silent War is a drama and mystery film directed by Alan Mak, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. An espionage thriller set in the 1950s and adapted from the novel "Year Suan/Plot Against" by May Jia. Tony Leung Chiu Wai plays a blind man who works for a piano tuner. He is recruited for a spy mission because of his exceptional hearing.
Who’s in it. The Silent War stars Zhou Xun as Zhang Xuening, Tony Leung Chiu-wai as He Bing, Xuebing Wang as Guo Xingzhong/Lao Gui/Devi and Mavis Fan as Shen Jing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Silent War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Silent War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silent War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Silent War (2012)?
- In AU, The Silent War is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Silent War worth watching?
- The Silent War holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Silent War?
- The Silent War stars Zhou Xun, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Xuebing Wang, Mavis Fan and Dong Yong.
- When was The Silent War released?
- The Silent War was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.