The Quiet

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The Quiet

R

2005

1h 32m

Mystery & Thriller

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After her widowed father dies, deaf teenager Dot (Camilla Belle) moves in with her godparents, Olivia (Edie Falco) and Paul (Martin Donovan) Deer. The Deers' daughter, Nina (Elisha Cuthbert), is openly hostile to Dot, but that does not prevent her from telling her secrets to her silent stepsister, including the fact that she wants to kill her lecherous father.

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Critics Consensus

This psychological thriller's talented cast is undercut by leaden pacing and a problematic plot.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Laughable psychodrama.

Jun 23, 2022

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Hap Erstein

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

In retrospect, it is Belle who manages to acquit herself best with a role that never quite makes sense, but affords her some expressive, silent sequences. Surely she will find other film work and then quietly drop The Quiet from her biography.

Rated: C-

Sep 23, 2006

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Marrit Ingman

Austin Chronicle

Perhaps future generations of film scholars will embrace The Quiet as a B-movie that problematizes the oppressive gaze, but for now, it's a misfire.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 16, 2006

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Christine Champagne

Out Magazine

While The Quiet is overly stylized at times in an attempt to create an ominous mood, the set design and lighting are no more than minor distractions from the rather unsettling tale that unfolds.

May 25, 2022

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Nothing this salacious should be this boring.

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 30, 2020

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

The Quiet may be a mess, but it's an exceedingly entertaining one, with a host of fine actors keeping their characters on as tight a leash as a film heading for this particular kind of crash landing allows.

May 12, 2020

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Sean M

Very well-acted film by all involved. Interesting plot and kept my attention the whole time. Not an uplifting film, but good nonetheless.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/16/25

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Mark B

1st this is not a thriller, it is a tragedy. It is a slice of hidden sad sick family secrets and how the resolution does not leave you cheering for the empowerment of the characters , rather sad for the total loss of innocence. Some of the supporting high school characters are over the top and detract from the movie. There is pure evil in this world and it is sad that it is person who supposed to be the protector.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/24

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jelisije j

A deaf girl in the family can actually listen to the dark secrets that her new family has.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

STUPID JUST STUPID DON'T WATCH

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

The incest was too disturbing to get past.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/15/25

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Audience Member

Had potential with some decent actors but the story was boring and predicable. Was trying to be a soft-core porn without any nudity.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Synopsis

After her widowed father dies, deaf teenager Dot (Camilla Belle) moves in with her godparents, Olivia (Edie Falco) and Paul (Martin Donovan) Deer. The Deers' daughter, Nina (Elisha Cuthbert), is openly hostile to Dot, but that does not prevent her from telling her secrets to her silent stepsister, including the fact that she wants to kill her lecherous father.

Director: Jamie Babbit
Producer: Carolyn Pfeiffer, Joel Michaely, Holly Wiersma, Andrea Sperling
Screenwriter: Abdi Nazemian, Micah Schraft
Production Co: Burnt Orange
Rating: R (Drug Content|Brief Nudity|A Scene of Violence|Language|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 25, 2006
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 2, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $381.2K
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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