A Silent Voice

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93%

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2,500+ Ratings

After being bullied mercilessly, a grade school student transfers to another school. Years later, one of her former tormentors sets out to make amends.

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Critics Consensus

As beautifully crafted as it is powerfully written, A Silent Voice looks at teen bullying from a soberingly hard-hitting perspective that's uncommon for the animated medium.

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Charles Solomon

Los Angeles Times

An unflinching depiction of the cruelty children inflict on each other.

Oct 19, 2017

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Sherilyn Connelly

Village Voice

It has some interesting visuals, but A Silent Voice demands investment in the redemption of someone who's impossible to root for.

Oct 18, 2017

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

A Silent Voice is oddly tranquil, lacking in the emotional force that is its supposed reason for being.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 12, 2017

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Toussaint Egan

Polygon

A Silent Voice is one of the best Japanese animated films of the past decade and an essential watch.

Oct 22, 2021

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CJ Sheu

Review Film Review

I think the key to this film ... is self-loathing in its various forms.

Jul 1, 2020

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

A marvelously subtle work of visual storytelling.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 19, 2020

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Karol M Is better if gang doesn't know that i cried during this movie Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/10/24 Full Review Robert D I'll start off by saying, I have never cried so much watching a movie. Im on my dads account writing this right now beacause, this movie truly opened up my eyes. You never know what someone can be going through, they can seem so happy, and be hurting so much inside. How can people bring themselves to be so cruel. Honestly, the best movie I've ever watched. It will change you're perspective on many things if you really take it in and watch it. The only thing to say right now that applys to everyone, You're actions affect everyone, you, and others. So don't do anything you would regret. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/08/24 Full Review Lewis S It doesn't hold back. It touches on such heavy themes such as bullying, self-esteem (a little) and suicide. It delves into redemption and forgiveness. It is a miraculous film that is worth watching. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/03/24 Full Review Audience Member A silent voice is an masterpiece,the story is truly sad,you must watch this movie! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/03/24 Full Review Audience Member There can be no words to express the absolute beauty of this movie. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/01/24 Full Review Margiris T Best movie ever (Maybe your name compares to it) Made me cry 10/10 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/24/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Naoko Yamada Director Miyu Irino Shoya Ishida Saori Hayami Shoko Nishimiya Megumi Han Miki Kawai Yui Ishikawa Miyoko Sahara Yûki Kaneko Naoka Ueno

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Synopsis After being bullied mercilessly, a grade school student transfers to another school. Years later, one of her former tormentors sets out to make amends.

Director: Naoko Yamada
Producer: Hideaki Hatta, Takashi Yoshimura, Susumu Okinaka, Masaki Kato, Toshihiro Takahashi, Osamu Yoshiba
Screenwriter: Reiko Yoshida, Yosh*toki Oima
Distributor: Eleven Arts
Production Co: Kodansha Ltd., Shochiku Company, Pony Canyon Inc.
Genre: Drama, Romance, Anime
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 20, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 2, 2019
Runtime: 2h 9m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)