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

Jun 23, 2022

Laughable psychodrama.

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Hap Erstein

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sep 23, 2006

C-

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.

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Marrit Ingman

Austin Chronicle

Sep 16, 2006

2/5

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.

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Christine Champagne

Out Magazine

May 25, 2022

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.

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Dec 30, 2020

2.5/5

Nothing this salacious should be this boring.

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David Lamble

Bay Area Reporter

May 12, 2020

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.

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Farah R

@Farah Aug 18, 2026

The Quiet wears its paperclip budget on its sleeve, with the limitations evident in nearly every aspect of the production, from the script and editing to the acting and settings. Yet beneath its rough execution is a disturbing story that gives the film a certain impact, even if it’s far from enjoyable.

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Sean M

@RT90866493 Jan 16, 2025

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

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Mark B

@Mbindon Jun 20, 2024

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.

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jelisije j

@jjosifovic Jan 24, 2022

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

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Jul 25, 2020

STUPID JUST STUPID DON'T WATCH

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Jul 23, 2019

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

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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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