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A Silent Voice

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A Silent Voice

Released Oct 20, 2017

2h 9m

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After transferring into a new school, a deaf girl, Shoko Nishimiya, is bullied by the popular Shoya Ishida. As Shoya continues to bully Shoko, the class turns its back on him. Shoko transfers and Shoya grows up as an outcast. Alone and depressed, the regretful Shoya finds Shoko to make amends. "A Silent Voice" is a moving coming-of-age drama that depicts the struggles of adolescence through its memorable characters and beautiful animation.

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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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Ross McIndoe

The Skinny

Naoko Yamada crafts a hazy, nostalgic visual style perfect for exploring the ideas of guilt and memory which drive its plot but it’s the movies colourful, finely-tuned cast of characters which make it so easy to spend time with.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 4, 2024

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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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Jason B

Amazing, poignant, story. When a former bully tries to make up for his previous mistakes, he struggles to forgive himself. Touching and emotional. A powerful, moving film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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Jerilds G

I could not put into words how masterful this movie is. It is nothing short of incredible. Probably one of if not the greatest redemption story of all time. Such and emotional roller-coaster. I'd watch it 9 times a day if it was an actual good streaming service instead of some stupid ahh fandago or some shiii.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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Peira D

This is one of the most beautifully crafted films I have ever watched.I would absolutely recommend this to everyone, even If you aren't a watcher of anime.This beautifully animated film will make you cry, laugh and leave you emotional and breathless. 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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Chloe D

I watched this multiple years ago and I still want to cry thinking about ts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/17/25

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Audience Member

The definition of making a film from the heart

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/12/25

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Ganesa M

Changed the way I view life, changed the way I value life. Just perfect.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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Naoko Yamada

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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 transferring into a new school, a deaf girl, Shoko Nishimiya, is bullied by the popular Shoya Ishida. As Shoya continues to bully Shoko, the class turns its back on him. Shoko transfers and Shoya grows up as an outcast. Alone and depressed, the regretful Shoya finds Shoko to make amends. "A Silent Voice" is a moving coming-of-age drama that depicts the struggles of adolescence through its memorable characters and beautiful animation.

Director: Naoko Yamada
Producer: Hideaki Hatta, Takashi Yoshimura, Susumu Okinaka, Masaki Kato, Toshihiro Takahashi, Osamu Yoshiba
Screenwriter: Reiko Yoshida, Yoshitoki 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
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 2, 2019
Runtime: 2h 9m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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