---
title: "The Silence"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-silence-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 60534
imdb_id: "tt1361835"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 160
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Silence (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-silence-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Silence is a 2010 film belonging to the crime, thriller, and drama genres, running for 1 hour and 58 minutes. The plot centers on 13-year-old Sinikka, who vanishes on a hot summer night, leaving behind a bicycle found in the exact place where another girl was killed 23 years prior.

The narrative forces individuals involved in the original case to confront their past. Directed by Baran bo Odar, the film features a cast including Sebastian Blomberg, Wotan Wilke Möhring, Katrin Sass, Burghart Klaußner, Roeland Emanuel Wiesnekker, Karoline Eichhorn, Ulrich Thomsen, and Claudia.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Thirteen-year-old Sinikka vanishes on a hot summer night, echoing a murder from twenty-three years prior."

### Why Watch
- It explores a gripping cold case connected to a haunting past.
- The story forces those involved in the original case to face their past.
- It features a dramatic present day investigation into the disappearance of a 13-year-old girl.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film deals with the dark subject matter of a young girl vanishing in circumstances mirroring a past murder.
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries a dramatic tone and deals with serious crime and thriller themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #crime, #thriller, #drama, #cold-case, #german-cinema, #mystery

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Baran bo Odar
- **Networks / Studios**: Lüthje & Schneider Filmproduktion, Cine Plus Filmproduktion, ZDF

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ulrich Thomsen** as *Peer Sommer*
- **Wotan Wilke Möhring** as *Timo Friedrich*
- **Katrin Sass** as *Elena Lange*
- **Sebastian Blomberg** as *David Jahn*
- **Burghart Klaußner** as *Krischan Mittich*
- **Oliver Stokowski** as *Matthias Grimmer*
- **Karoline Eichhorn** as *Ruth Weghamm*
- **Jule Böwe** as *Jana Gläser*
- **Roeland Wiesnekker** as *Karl Weghamm*
- **Claudia Michelsen** as *Julia Friedrich*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream The Silence (2010)?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database where the film is listed.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of crime and thriller dramas that explore dark cold cases.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 58 minutes.

### Q: What genres does it cover?
The film spans crime, thriller, and drama.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Silence — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/60534)
- [The Silence (2010) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1361835/fullcredits/)
- [The Silence (2010 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Silence_(2010_film))
- [The Silence (2010) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/60534-das-letzte-schweigen/cast)
- [The Silence (2010) ⋆ Movie ⋆ CELEBRI](https://www.celebri.com/)
- [The Silence, Feature Film, Drama, Whodunit, 2009-2010 | Crew ...](https://www.crew-united.com/en/The-Silence__100689.html)

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