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Silent Fall

  • 1994
  • R
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
5.1K
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Ben Faulkner in Silent Fall (1994)
Psychological ThrillerDramaMysteryThriller

An autistic boy witnesses his parents' double murder. A controversial therapist seeks to probe the child's mind in order to solve the case.An autistic boy witnesses his parents' double murder. A controversial therapist seeks to probe the child's mind in order to solve the case.An autistic boy witnesses his parents' double murder. A controversial therapist seeks to probe the child's mind in order to solve the case.

  • Director
    • Bruce Beresford
  • Writer
    • Akiva Goldsman
  • Stars
    • Richard Dreyfuss
    • Linda Hamilton
    • John Lithgow
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    5.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bruce Beresford
    • Writer
      • Akiva Goldsman
    • Stars
      • Richard Dreyfuss
      • Linda Hamilton
      • John Lithgow
    • 36User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss
    • Dr. Jake Rainer
    Linda Hamilton
    Linda Hamilton
    • Karen Rainer
    John Lithgow
    John Lithgow
    • Dr. Rene Harlinger
    J.T. Walsh
    J.T. Walsh
    • Sheriff Mitch Rivers
    Ben Faulkner
    Ben Faulkner
    • Tim Warden
    Liv Tyler
    Liv Tyler
    • Sylvie Warden
    Zahn McClarnon
    Zahn McClarnon
    • Deputy Bear
    Brandon Stouffer
    • Halloween Kid #1
    Treva Moniik King
    • Halloween Kid #2
    John McGee Jr.
    • Deputy
    Ron Tucker
    Ron Tucker
    • Forensic Detective
    Catherine Shaffner
    • Martha
    Heather M. Bomba
    • Twin #1
    Marianne E. Bomba
    • Twin #2
    • (as Marianne M. Bomba)
    Jane Beard
    • Carol Simmons
    Mary Kate Law
    • Hostess
    Helen Hedman
    Helen Hedman
    • Mitch Rivers' Wife
    Steven Burnette
    • Mitch Rivers' Son
    • Director
      • Bruce Beresford
    • Writer
      • Akiva Goldsman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews36

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    jrbleau

    I sink, therefore I am

    Tim's aversion to round things is due to his allergic reaction to meatballs, causing his autism. He is, in fact, Robin Williams, but is trapped inside a child's body, though without any decline in his vocal talents. Arwen's elfish potential crashes on the shoals of righteous violence, leaving Dr. Rainer, ze shrink, to ponder, "I sink, zerefore I am".

    In the end, Groucho, Ms. Hamilton (Margaret, that is) and Robin Williams go on a candy-seeking expedition. A treat: we get to hear Robin's real voice.

    I had never heard of this movie until my hated aunt gave it to me for Christmas.
    9georgina-elizondo

    I like the mystery music of Silent Fall.

    I like mystery tales, and this one is very good. The music is very accurate with all the scenes, and yes, I feel transported to this inner boy world. Very Strange Things happen in this movie, but yes, I think kind of things like this happen in reality, even worst. At least in Mexico all the time happens wild things with people more than in nature by itself. The actors plays their roles very well. Since long time ago, I didn't see Richard Dreyfuss, and was a pleasure for me, to see this actor again. Linda Hamilton had a very short role, but Liv Tyler is awesome. Maybe sometimes sounds like illogical, specially when the witness boy, make all this voices. Looks like unreal, but maybe this could happen. Anyway, I found this movie, because I'm always looking for Stewart Copeland music, since many years ago...
    6bobsagetsno1fan

    This movie was a real eye opener

    I never thought I'd find a movie about Autism so interesting. At first it wasn't what I'd expected. Going by the cover I'd imagined it was going to be very spooky. After about 5 minutes I wanted to turn it off, but I'm glad I sat through it. The story is about a murder, but starts out a little slow. Gradually it becomes more dramatic and thought provoking as it reaches the end. YOU'VE GOT TO WATCH THIS PICTURE THROUGH TO THE END. It will stay in your mind for a very long time. The little boy, (Tim) Ben Faulkner is a brilliant actor. I haven't been able to find him in another movie and I don't understand why.He's great!!!

    At the very least I'd give this movie a 6.5/10.
    Cynder

    Good Movie

    I had many doubts about viewing this film after all the negative reviews that it was given. But I was intrigued by the story line and I did not want this movie to end. I found it to be filled with suspense, and it sure kept me guessing. And it was a delight to see newcomer Liv Tyler do a great job.

    I would recommend this film, but then everyone is entitled to their opinion.
    LondnRain6

    GREAT FILM!!!!

    This movie had it all...a chilling plot...great actors and superb conclusion...I was on pins and needles throughout the whole movie...I highly recommend this movie to anyone who is in for the most captivating movie ever...I give this movie 5 stars out of 4...

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    • Trivia
      Debut theatrical feature film of actress Liv Tyler. She is listed as "and introducing."
    • Goofs
      Tim couldn't possibly mimic the voices due to their differences and his age.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Jake Rainer: Abuse victims are always the best actors. They have to be, to live their whole lives with the pain and shame pretending there is nothing wrong. It's the greatest performance of all

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Road to Wellville/Silent Fall/Stargate/The Last Seduction/Vanya on 42nd Street (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Comin' Back To Me
      Performed by Joe Diffie

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    • Release date
      • October 28, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Indian Summer
    • Filming locations
      • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    • Production companies
      • Kouf/Bigelow Productions
      • Morgan Creek Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,180,674
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,531,244
      • Oct 30, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,180,674
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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