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As beautifully crafted as it is powerfully written, A Silent Voice looks at teen bullying from a soberingly hard-hitting perspective that's uncommon for the animated medium.

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Charles Solomon Los Angeles Times An unflinching depiction of the cruelty children inflict on each other. Oct 19, 2017 Full Review Sherilyn Connelly Village Voice It has some interesting visuals, but A Silent Voice demands investment in the redemption of someone who's impossible to root for. Oct 18, 2017 Full Review Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) A Silent Voice is oddly tranquil, lacking in the emotional force that is its supposed reason for being. Rated: 2.5/5 Apr 12, 2017 Full Review Ross McIndoe The Skinny Naoko Yamada crafts a hazy, nostalgic visual style perfect for exploring the ideas of guilt and memory which drive its plot but it’s the movies colourful, finely-tuned cast of characters which make it so easy to spend time with. Rated: 4/5 Jul 4, 2024 Full Review Toussaint Egan Polygon A Silent Voice is one of the best Japanese animated films of the past decade and an essential watch. Oct 22, 2021 Full Review CJ Sheu Review Film Review I think the key to this film ... is self-loathing in its various forms. Jul 1, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

Jason B Amazing, poignant, story. When a former bully tries to make up for his previous mistakes, he struggles to forgive himself. Touching and emotional. A powerful, moving film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/17/24 Full Review Clement S For me this movie is perfect in every aspect ,the drawings, the music and of course the story and the character. This movie haunted my mind during week such it marked me. I think everyone should be watching this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/25 Full Review Kuyih X esta epoca necesita mas peliculas como esta. actualmente esta pelicula es una obra de arte nada mas ni nada menos. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/25 Full Review Angel R Such an amazing movie that will give you a good cry and also make you think about past mistakes . This movie should never get old . Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/30/24 Full Review No B seemed like he asked for forgiveness just to ease his own guilt Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/24/24 Full Review Jasmine B ABSOLUTE PEAK I CRIED. 😭😢 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis After transferring into a new school, a deaf girl, Shoko Nishimiya, is bullied by the popular Shoya Ishida. As Shoya continues to bully Shoko, the class turns its back on him. Shoko transfers and Shoya grows up as an outcast. Alone and depressed, the regretful Shoya finds Shoko to make amends. "A Silent Voice" is a moving coming-of-age drama that depicts the struggles of adolescence through its memorable characters and beautiful animation.

Director

Naoko Yamada

Producer

Hideaki Hatta, Takashi Yoshimura, Susumu Okinaka, Masaki Kato, Toshihiro Takahashi, Osamu Yoshiba

Screenwriter

Reiko Yoshida, Yoshitoki Oima

Distributor

Eleven Arts

Production Co

Kodansha Ltd., Shochiku Company, Pony Canyon Inc.

Genre

Drama, Romance, Anime

Original Language

Japanese

Release Date (Theaters)

Oct 20, 2017, Limited

Rerelease Date (Theaters)

Dec 15, 2024

Release Date (Streaming)

Apr 2, 2019

Runtime

2h 9m

Sound Mix

Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio

Flat (1.85:1)

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