Movie

Silence

“Sometimes silence is the deadliest sound.”

★ 7.1(3,307)20162h 41m

Silence is streaming on Netflix in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, FlixFling, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Martin Scorsese
Release date: 2016-12-23
Runtime: 2h 41m
Language: Japanese
Box office: $23,834,809
Budget: $46,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Mexico
Studio: Waypoint Entertainment

Silence — trailer

About Silence

Silence is a 2016 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver and Liam Neeson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 3,307 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Silence in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.

Cast

Andrew Garfield

Rodrigues

Adam Driver

Garupe

Liam Neeson

Ferreira

Tadanobu Asano

Interpreter

Ciarán Hinds

Father Valignano

Issey Ogata

Old Samurai / Inoue

Shinya Tsukamoto

Mokichi

Yoshi Oida

Ichizo

Yosuke Kubozuka

Kichijiro

Kaoru Endō

Unzen Samurai (Uneme)

Diego Calderón

Prisoner Augustinian Friar #2

Rafael Kading

Prisoner Augustinian Friar #1

Themes & keywords

japanbased on novel or bookchristianitymissionaryremakebetrayaltorturemartyrdomcrisis of faithportuguesejesuits (society of jesus)curious17th centuryshogunatereligious persecution

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Silence in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Silence on Netflix. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, FlixFling, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Silence on Netflix?+

Yes — Silence is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.

How long is Silence?+

Silence has a runtime of 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).

Who stars in Silence?+

Silence stars Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano and Ciarán Hinds.

When did Silence come out?+

Silence is a 2016 movie directed by Martin Scorsese.

What genre is Silence?+

Silence is Drama and History film.

Who directed Silence?+

Silence was directed by Martin Scorsese.