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Movie

Silence

7.2(40)19712h 10m
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Silence is streaming on Hulu in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 23 June 2026.

Where to watch Silence

🇯🇵 Japan

Good to know

Director
Masahiro Shinoda
Release date
1971-11-13
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
Japanese
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Studio
Hyogensha-Mako International

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About Silence

Silence is a 1971 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Masahiro Shinoda, starring David Lampson, Mako and Eiji Okada. It has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 40 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Silence in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two Jesuit priests encounter persecution when they travel to Japan in the 17th century to spread Christianity and search for their mentor.

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Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookchristianityjesuits (society of jesus)17th centuryreligious persecution

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Silence in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Silence on Hulu. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is Silence on Netflix?+

Silence is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu.

How long is Silence?+

Silence has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

Who stars in Silence?+

Silence stars David Lampson, Mako, Eiji Okada, Rokkō Toura and Noboru Matsuhashi.

When did Silence come out?+

Silence is a 1971 movie directed by Masahiro Shinoda.

What genre is Silence?+

Silence is Drama and History film.

Who directed Silence?+

Silence was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.

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