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Silenced

2011·Movie·18·125 min·8.2(776)

The hideous truth, concealed far too long.

Based on actual events that took place at Gwangju Inhwa School for the hearing-impaired, where young deaf students were the victims of repeated sexual assaults by faculty members over a period of five years in the early 2000s.

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Where to watch Silenced in United States

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United StatesNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Tubi TV
IndiaNetflix
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
CanadaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video

About Silenced

Silenced is a 2011 Korean-language drama film directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. The cast is led by Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Kim Hyeon-soo. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Tubi TV.

Silenced was produced by Sangeori Pictures, Fantagio, and CJ Entertainment and made in South Korea. It was released on September 22, 2011, and carries a 18 certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $32 million worldwide.

Director
Hwang Dong-hyuk
Writers
Hwang Dong-hyuk
Release date
September 22, 2011
Original language
Korean
Age rating
18
Status
Released
Country
South Korea
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$32 million
Production
Sangeori Pictures, Fantagio, CJ Entertainment
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Silenced cast & crew

Silenced was directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk and written by Hwang Dong-hyuk.

The cast features Gong Yoo as Kang In-ho, Jung Yu-mi as Seo Yoo-jin, Kim Hyeon-soo as Kim Yeon-doo, Jung In-seo as Jin Yoo-ri, Baek Su-ho as Jeon Min-soo, and Jang Kwang as Principal / Principal's Brother.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mowg, cinematography is by Kim Ji-yong, and it was produced by Bae Jung-min and Na Byung-jun.

Is Silenced worth watching?

Silenced holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 776 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.

At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Silenced is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Silenced

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Cast of Silenced

Gong Yoo

Gong Yoo

Kang In-ho

Jung Yu-mi

Jung Yu-mi

Seo Yoo-jin

Kim Hyeon-soo

Kim Hyeon-soo

Kim Yeon-doo

Jung In-seo

Jung In-seo

Jin Yoo-ri

Baek Su-ho

Baek Su-ho

Jeon Min-soo

Jang Kwang

Jang Kwang

Principal / Principal's Brother

Kim Joo-ryoung

Kim Joo-ryoung

Yoon Ja-ae

Kim Min-sang

Kim Min-sang

Park Bo-hyeon

Lim Hyun-sung

Lim Hyun-sung

Young-hoon

Jeon Kuk-hwan

Jeon Kuk-hwan

Attorney Hwang

Choi Jin-ho

Choi Jin-ho

Prosecutor

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Kwon Hong-suk

Judge

Silenced — FAQs

Where can I watch Silenced in United States?

Silenced is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Silenced on Netflix?

Yes — Silenced is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is Silenced in?

Silenced is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Silenced?

Silenced runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

What is Silenced rated?

Silenced is rated 18. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 776 ratings.

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