Silence is 2 h 41 min long (161 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Silence (2016) runs 2 h 41 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 3,449 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 41 min — ends 10:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, History
Released: December 23, 2016
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 3,449 votes
Director: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Tadanobu Asano
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 41 min, plan the evening: start by 8:19 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Kanopy (free).

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How long is Silence?: Silence is 2 h 41 min long (161 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Silence rated?: Silence is rated R in the US.
Is Silence a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 41 min, plan the evening: start by 8:19 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Silence?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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