On the shelf
The Silence
1963Age guide: 16+
Where to watch
- United StatesCriterion Channel
- United KingdomBFI Player
- CanadaCriterion Channel
14 more countries
- GermanyJoyn · Amazon Arthaus Channel · Arthaus+
- SpainFilmin · Acontra Plus
- SwedenCineasterna · TV4 Play
- AustriaAmazon Arthaus Channel
- DenmarkFilmstriben · Allente
- FinlandMTV Katsomo · Cineasterna
- NorwayTV 2 Play · Strim · Cineasterna
- SlovakiaEdisonline
- TürkiyeTV+ · HBO Max
- AustraliaRent or buy
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Checked 11 Nov 2026 · Data: JustWatch
See it on the shelfTraveling through an unnamed European country on the brink of war, sickly, intellectual Ester, her sister Anna and Anna's young son, Johan, check into a near-empty hotel.…
★ 7.5/10 · 412 TMDB audience ratings
Starring
Ingrid ThulinEster
Gunnel LindblomAnna
Birger MalmstenBartender- Håkan JahnbergHotel Steward
Jörgen LindströmJohan
Kotti ChaveOfficer in the Train Compartment
Lissi AlandhWoman in Variety Hall (uncredited)- Leif ForstenbergMan in Variety Hall (uncredited)
Audience reviews from TMDB · may contain spoilers
CinemaSerf: Though they are travelling together through an un-named country, there appears to be little love lost between the poorly “Ester” (Ingrid Thulin) and… Read full review