Silent Night
Seen it?2023 | 104 min | Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A tormented father witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang's crossfire on Christmas Eve. While recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, he makes vengeance his life's mission and embarks on a punishing training regimen in order to avenge his son's death.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 183K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Woo
- Joel KinnamanBrian Godlock
- Kid CudiDetective Dennis Vassel
- Harold TorresPlaya
- Catalina Sandino MorenoSaya
- Valeria SantaellaVenus
- Vinny O'BrienAnthony Barelo Esq.
- Acoyani ChaconWebface
- Angeles WooPolicewoman
- Alejandro De Los MonterosWebface's Wingman
- Robert 'Rock' GalottiGun Range Trainer