The Great Silence (1968)
Kernel Score: 83% · 448 ratings
Genres: Western, Drama
Released: 1968-11-22
Runtime: 106 minutes
Where to watch The Great Silence
- Stream: MUBI, Film Movement Plus
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A mute gunslinger fights in the defense of a group of outlaws and a vengeful young widow, against a group of ruthless bounty hunters.
The Great Silence parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Great Silence is a bleak spaghetti western about a mute gunslinger battling ruthless bounty hunters in a snowbound town.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Gunfights, bounty hunting, and sadistic violence drive the plot, set in a grim, desolate frontier world.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jean-Louis Trintignant as Silence
- Klaus Kinski as Loco (Tigrero)
- Frank Wolff as Sheriff Burnett
- Luigi Pistilli as Pollicut
- Vonetta McGee as Pauline
- Mario Brega as Martin
- Carlo D'Angelo as Governor
- Marisa Merlini as Regina
- Maria Mizar as Blonde Saloon girl
- Marisa Sally as Black-Haired Saloon Girl
The Great Silence FAQ
Is The Great Silence good?
The Great Silence has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 448 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Great Silence?
In the US you can stream The Great Silence on MUBI and Film Movement Plus, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Great Silence OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Great Silence is a bleak spaghetti western about a mute gunslinger battling ruthless bounty hunters in a snowbound town.
What movies are like The Great Silence?
If you liked The Great Silence, try The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Silverado, The Naked Spur and Dances with Wolves.