The Silent Hour is a 2024 American crime thriller film directed by Brad Anderson, written by Dan Hall, and starring Joel Kinnaman, Sandra Mae Frank, Mekhi Phifer, and Mark Strong.
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| Directed by | Brad Anderson |
| Written by | Dan Hall |
| Produced by | Eric Paquette |
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| Cinematography | Daniel Aranyó |
| Edited by | Matt Lyon |
| Music by | Anton Sanko |
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| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
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Running time | 99 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
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The film was released in the United States on October 11, 2024, by Republic Pictures.
Premise
editSixteen months after an on-the-job accident leaves him with hearing loss, a Boston police detective and his partner are drawn into a life-threatening conflict. They must protect a deaf murder witness who lives in a vulnerable apartment building. The antagonist, Lynch, leads a team of crooks and corrupt cops, determined to eliminate the witness to prevent her from testifying, creating a tense standoff within the apartment complex.[2]
Cast
edit- Joel Kinnaman as Detective Frank Shaw
- Sandra Mae Frank as Ava Fremont
- Mekhi Phifer as Mason Lynch
- Mark Strong as Detective Doug Slater
- Michael Eklund as Angel Flores
- Djinda Kane as the medic
- Katrina Lupi as Sam Shaw
Production
editIn October 2022, it was announced that Kinnaman was cast in the film.[3] In November 2022, it was announced that Strong was cast in the film.[4] In January 2023, it was announced that Frank and Phifer were added to the cast.[5]
In February 2024, it was announced that Republic Pictures acquired North American and Asian pay TV distribution rights to the film, which was filmed in Malta and Toronto in 2023.[2] In April 2023, filming took place in Downtown Kitchener, Ontario.[6]
Release
editThe film was released in the United States on October 11, 2024.[7]
Reception
editThe film has a 63% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 16 reviews.[8]
References
edit- ^ "The Silent Hour". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- ^ a b Barraclough, Leo (February 14, 2024). "Paramount's Republic Pictures Acquires North American Rights to The Silent Hour From AGC Studios, Meridian Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Mendelsohn, Jon (October 20, 2022). "Joel Kinnaman to Lead Action Thriller The Silent Hour". Collider. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (November 2, 2022). "Mark Strong Joins Joel Kinnaman In The AGC Studios & Meridian Pictures Action Thriller The Silent Hour — AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (January 17, 2023). "The Silent Hour: Mekhi Phifer & Sandra Mae Frank Join Joel Kinnaman And Mark Strong In The AGC Studios & Meridian Pictures Action Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ "Feature film The Silent Hour set to film in Kitchener, April 12 and 13". Kitchener.ca. April 6, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (July 31, 2024). "Joel Kinnaman Goes Hard-Boiled in The Silent Hour Trailer". Collider. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ "The Silent Hour". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
