Is The Silencing scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Silencing for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, action, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Silencing in the US?

The Silencing streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Silencing?

The Silencing runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Is The Silencing suitable for kids?

The Silencing is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20201h 33mThriller / Action / Crime

The Silencing

Name: The Silencing
Genre: Thriller, Action, Crime
Released: 2020-07-18
Duration: 93 min

It takes a hunter to catch a killer.

A reformed hunter becomes involved in a deadly game of cat and mouse when he and the local sheriff set out to track a vicious killer who may have kidnapped his daughter years ago.

TMDB audience score

Based on 862 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 13 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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The Silencing at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 33m

At 1h 33m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Action · Crime

TMDB files it under thriller, action, and crime.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 862 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Silencing tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 33m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 862 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Silencing

Is The Silencing scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Silencing for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, action, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Silencing in the US?: The Silencing streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Silencing?: The Silencing runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Is The Silencing suitable for kids?: The Silencing is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.