A Silent Voice: The Movie
Sometimes the answer is as simple as learning to listen.
2016 • 129 min • Animation · Drama · Romance
Synopsis
Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion. When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again... until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more. He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late...?
Our family guide
Best from age 14- 100 Reviewers · 5 · 65%
- 84 Audience · 4598 · 35%
After bullying a deaf classmate in elementary school, Shouya becomes an outcast himself. Years later, haunted by his past actions, he seeks out Shouko to make amends. This film explores redemption, forgiveness, and the complexities of human connection.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Bullying behavior is central to the plot
- Suicide and suicidal ideation are depicted
- Themes of social isolation and depression
What it models well
- Empathy and understanding
- Forgiveness and redemption
- Overcoming past mistakes
- The power of communication
Talk about it after
- The long-term effects of bullying
- Challenges faced by those with disabilities
- Importance of mental health awareness
- How to communicate effectively with others
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Top billed cast
Director: Naoko Yamada • Crew: Reiko Yoshida
Miyu Irino
Shouya Ishida (voice)
Saori Hayami
Shouko Nishimiya (voice)
Aoi Yuuki
Yuzuru Nishimiya (voice)
Kensho Ono
Tomohiro Nagatsuka (voice)
Yuki Kaneko
Naoka Ueno (voice)
Yui Ishikawa
Miyoko Sahara (voice)
Megumi Han
Miki Kawai (voice)
Toshiyuki Toyonaga
Satoshi Mashiba (voice)
Mayu Matsuoka
Shouya Ishida as an Elementary School Boy (voice)
Sachiko Kojima
Kazuki Shimada as an Elementary School Boy (voice)
Trailers & clips
Official English Trailer
Official Trailer [Subtitled]
A Silent Voice - The Movie - Clip: Class Introduction (HD)
A Silent Voice - The Movie - TV Spot :30s
US Official DUB Trailer
AU Official Trailer
A Silent Voice (English cast preview) - Official Clip #1
US Official Trailer
Reviewer notes
RecommendedA Silent Voice is a powerful animated film that explores bullying, guilt, and emotional healing from both the victim's and the perpetrator's perspectives. Through strong character development and emotional storytelling, the film delivers a deep and relatable message, enhanced by beautiful animation and fitting music. Though animated, its mature themes make it more suitable for older audiences.…
Recommended"A Silent Voice" is a film that has changed my vision of the life, understanding better the importance of the human communications. Including profound reflections related to empathy, self-esteem, redemption, self-improvement, and the importance of understanding and listening to others. This film was truly made with love.…
Recommended**A film that changed my vision of the life** "A Silent Voice" is a film that has changed my vision of the life, understanding better the importance of the human communications. Including profound reflections related to empathy, self-esteem, redemption, self-improvement, and the importance of understanding and listening to others. This film was truly made with love.…
RecommendedA Silent Voice: The Movie (2016) is an absolute gem! 🌟 This beautifully crafted anime film takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, touching your heart and leaving you with a sense of hope and understanding. The characters are so well-developed, and the animation is simply breathtaking. Prepare to be moved and inspired by this poignant story of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of empathy.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewers**A second chance to fix the past mistake.** This is the next best anime in the recent time after 'Your Name'. Not that you know this director very well, not at the international level. But with a film like this, she's going to be. This is another teen romance. Well, romance is not exactly a word that matches with what this film is about narrative, but there's no other way to describe its theme.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 8.4/10 (4,598)
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $30,819,442
- IMDb
- tt5323662
