A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016)
Kernel Score: 89% · 4,382 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Animation, Drama, Romance
Released: 2016-09-17
Runtime: 129 minutes
Is A Silent Voice: The Movie worth watching?
Must-watch. A former bully tries to make amends with the deaf girl he tormented years earlier. It handles guilt, forgiveness and loneliness with unusual honesty and is a lot more affecting than most teen dramas.
Watch it if you
- like emotional coming-of-age stories
- want an anime that's about people, not action
- can handle themes of bullying and despair
Skip it if you
- want light viewing
- dislike dramas that deal with suicide
Best for: Tissues-nearby night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch A Silent Voice: The Movie
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion. When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again... until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more. He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late...?
A Silent Voice: The Movie parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that A Silent Voice is an animated drama dealing with bullying, suicide, and a teen suicide attempt.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes bullying and a depicted suicide attempt as central plot elements.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like A Silent Voice: The Movie
If you liked A Silent Voice: The Movie, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Anthem of the Heart (2015) — 87%: Another quiet anime drama about teens finding their voice.
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- Look Back (2024) — 90%: Short anime about friendship, art and loss.
- CODA (2021) — 90%: Warm drama about deafness and family.
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Director
Naoko Yamada
Cast
- Miyu Irino as Shouya Ishida (voice)
- Saori Hayami as Shouko Nishimiya (voice)
- Aoi Yuuki as Yuzuru Nishimiya (voice)
- Kensho Ono as Tomohiro Nagatsuka (voice)
- Yuki Kaneko as Naoka Ueno (voice)
- Yui Ishikawa as Miyoko Sahara (voice)
- Megumi Han as Miki Kawai (voice)
- Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Satoshi Mashiba (voice)
- Mayu Matsuoka as Shouya Ishida as an Elementary School Boy (voice)
- Sachiko Kojima as Kazuki Shimada as an Elementary School Boy (voice)
A Silent Voice: The Movie FAQ
Is A Silent Voice: The Movie worth watching?
Must-watch. A former bully tries to make amends with the deaf girl he tormented years earlier. It handles guilt, forgiveness and loneliness with unusual honesty and is a lot more affecting than most teen dramas.
Where can I watch A Silent Voice: The Movie?
In the US you can stream A Silent Voice: The Movie on Crunchyroll and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Silent Voice: The Movie OK for kids?
A Silent Voice: The Movie is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that A Silent Voice is an animated drama dealing with bullying, suicide, and a teen suicide attempt.
What movies are like A Silent Voice: The Movie?
If you liked A Silent Voice: The Movie, try The Anthem of the Heart, I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, Your Name. and Look Back.