The Silent Child
Seen it?2017 | 20 min | Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A deaf 4-year-old girl named Libby lives in a world of silence until a caring social worker teaches her to use sign language to communicate.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Live Action Short Film. Plus 23 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chris Overton
- Maisie SlyLibby
- Rachel ShentonJoanne
- Rachel FieldingSue
- Anna BarryNancy
- Philip YorkPaul
- Samuel Glyde ReesSeb
- Annie CussellePip
- Marilyn WillrichCustomer 1