Silenced (2011)
Kernel Score: 90% · 752 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 2011-09-22
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch Silenced
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Based on actual events that took place at Gwangju Inhwa School for the hearing-impaired, where young deaf students were the victims of repeated sexual assaults by faculty members over a period of five years in the early 2000s.
Silenced parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Silenced is a harrowing Korean drama based on true events of sexual abuse of deaf children by school staff.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts repeated child sexual abuse and rape at a school for the deaf, based on real events.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Gong Yoo as Kang In-ho
- Jung Yu-mi as Seo Yoo-jin
- Kim Hyeon-soo as Kim Yeon-doo
- Jung In-seo as Jin Yoo-ri
- Baek Su-ho as Jeon Min-soo
- Jang Kwang as Principal / Principal's Brother
- Kim Joo-ryoung as Yoon Ja-ae
- Kim Min-sang as Park Bo-hyeon
- Lim Hyun-sung as Young-hoon
- Jeon Kuk-hwan as Attorney Hwang
Silenced FAQ
Is Silenced good?
Silenced has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 752 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Silenced?
In the US you can stream Silenced on Netflix and watch it free with ads on Tubi.
Is Silenced OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Silenced is a harrowing Korean drama based on true events of sexual abuse of deaf children by school staff.
What movies are like Silenced?
If you liked Silenced, try Mysterious Skin, Hope, Black and 3096 Days.