Rotten Tomatoes
Cancel Movies Tv shows FanStore News Showtimes

Silent Fall

Play trailer Poster for Silent Fall R Released Oct 28, 1994 1h 41m Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist Tomatometer Popcornmeter
26% Tomatometer 19 Reviews 38% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Having seen the murder of his parents, autistic youth Tim Warden (Ben Faulkner) is sent to therapy with Dr. Jake Rainer (Richard Dreyfuss). Jake tries to talk with the silent child about what he saw, but he gets more details about the Wardens' household dynamics from Tim's teenage sister, Sylvie (Liv Tyler). As he spends more time with the siblings, Jake learns that the Wardens' marriage was not as perfect as it seemed, and he uncovers other new details that might help solve the crime.
Watch on Peacock Stream Now

Where to Watch

Silent Fall

Critics Reviews

View All (19) Critics Reviews
Sheila Johnston Independent (UK) As a thriller, it's a dead loss, mainly due to a dearth of suspects - this film must have had the lowest extras budget of last year. Mar 29, 2019 Full Review Emanuel Levy Variety Poorly scripted by Akiva Goldsman, this murder mystery (helmed by Bruce Beresford) represents an awkward synthesis of autism and family abuse as social problems, failing to deliver suspense or excitement on any level. Rated: C- Feb 1, 2007 Full Review Time Out Beresford draws the best from a fine cast. Only when he tries to up the thrill quotient near the end are the contrivances of Akiva Goldsman's debut script revealed, like cracks in the smooth surface of a frozen lake. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot As long as it sticks to relationships, Silent Fall is above average. It's only when it tries to become a standard murder mystery that it becomes ordinary. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 10, 2022 Full Review Caffeinated Clint Moviehole A tense and terrific thriller. Tyler is a standout. Rated: 3/5 Aug 17, 2008 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 21, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

View All (23) audience reviews
Audience Member This movie is one that I have watched over and over again. A gripping storyline and thrilling drama, it entertains every time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member An interesting mystery Drama about an autistic little boy who is the only Witness to the murder of his parents. The boy rarely speaks at all and when he does, he mimics the voice of another person. Its kinda weird and predictable but the movie is interesting enough to make you wanna watch it play out. Liv Tyler is really good in this aswell. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Even if a bit predictable, the movie had some levels of suspense and intrigue attached to it. It was a good movie, not bad, great or excellent, but good. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Not as bad as i was expecting. More like a tv movie really though. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Lack of complexity and depth to be a truly entertaining whodunit. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Pretty damn predictable, and rather unbelievable in a number of ways, but kind of endearing in the interactions between Dreyfuss and the child. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
Silent Fall

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

Cast & Crew

The Crush 28% 42% The Crush Watchlist Incognito 33% 60% Incognito Watchlist Blink 65% 51% Blink Watchlist Consenting Adults 23% 31% Consenting Adults Watchlist The Good Son 25% 54% The Good Son Watchlist TRAILER for The Good Son Discover more movies and TV shows. View More

Movie Info

Synopsis Having seen the murder of his parents, autistic youth Tim Warden (Ben Faulkner) is sent to therapy with Dr. Jake Rainer (Richard Dreyfuss). Jake tries to talk with the silent child about what he saw, but he gets more details about the Wardens' household dynamics from Tim's teenage sister, Sylvie (Liv Tyler). As he spends more time with the siblings, Jake learns that the Wardens' marriage was not as perfect as it seemed, and he uncovers other new details that might help solve the crime.
Director
Bruce Beresford
Producer
James G. Robinson
Screenwriter
Akiva Goldsman
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Kouf/Bigelow Productions, Morgan Creek Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 28, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 12, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.7M
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Surround
Most Popular at Home Now