The Look of Silence (2014)
Kernel Score: 85% · 304 ratings
Genres: History, Documentary
Released: 2014-11-13
Runtime: 100 minutes
Where to watch The Look of Silence
- Stream: Fandor
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An optician grapples with the Indonesian mass killings of 1965-1966, during which his older brother was exterminated.
The Look of Silence parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Look of Silence is a documentary confronting survivors and perpetrators of the Indonesian genocide.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Documentary discussion of mass killings, torture, and genocide, including a man confronting his brother's murderers.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Joshua Oppenheimer
Cast
- Adi Rukun as Self
- M.Y. Basrun as Self
- Amir Hasan as Self (archive footage)
- Inong as Self
- Kemat as Self
- Joshua Oppenheimer as Self (voice)
- Amir Siahaan as Self
- Ted Yates as Self (archive footage)
The Look of Silence FAQ
Is The Look of Silence good?
The Look of Silence has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 304 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Look of Silence?
In the US you can stream The Look of Silence on Fandor, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is The Look of Silence OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Look of Silence is a documentary confronting survivors and perpetrators of the Indonesian genocide.
What movies are like The Look of Silence?
If you liked The Look of Silence, try The Act of Killing, Earthlings, Val and First They Killed My Father.