The Sound of Silence

2019 1h 27m EN

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5.8

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63%

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METACRITIC

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5.7

IMDB

★5.8TMDB · 41🍅63%Rotten Tomatoes●66Metacritic★5.7IMDB · 1,573

Drama

Synopsis

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A successful "house tuner" in New York City, who calibrates the sound in people's homes in order to adjust their moods, meets a client with a problem he can't solve.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Peter Sarsgaard
Peter Lucian
Rashida Jones
Ellen Chasen
Tony Revolori
Samuel Diaz
Austin Pendleton
Robert Feinway
Kate Lyn Sheil
Nancy
Bruce Altman
Howard Carlyle
Tina Benko
Dr. Elizabeth Brookings
Theodore Bouloukos
Satisfied Client (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Tyburski
Writers: Michael Tyburski, Ben Nabors, Ben Nabors
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Tyburski, shot by Eric Lin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Will Bates. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Matthew C. Hart shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Peter Sarsgaard and Rashida Jones and Tony Revolori carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9352926 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael Tyburski directs. Eric Lin behind the camera. Will Bates scores. Matthew C. Hart cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Directed by Michael Tyburski, shot by Eric Lin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Will Bates. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Matthew C. Hart shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Peter Sarsgaard and Rashida Jones and Tony Revolori carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt9352926 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 41 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Eric Lin
Original score: Will Bates
Editing: Matthew C. Hart
Production design: Nora Mendis
Costume design: Megan Stark Evans
Makeup / hair: Felicia Nelson
Runtime: 87 min · 1h 27m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: The Sound of Silence (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes: 63% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 66/100
IMDB rating: 5.7/10 · 1,573 votes
MPAA: Unrated
US box office: $20,013

Awards

3 nominations

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What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-19
★ 10/10
The Sound of Silence explores the unseen influence of everyday sounds, presenting a unique concept where harmony—or dissonance—between household noises can shape human emotions. With thoughtful sound design, compelling performances, and a quietly powerful narrative, the film also delves into themes of self-doubt and betrayal through the tension between Peter and his assistant, Sam. A standout moment is Peter’s unraveling mental state, reflected in the increasing noise sensitivity, ultimately leading to a satisfying, introspective conclusion about identity and inner peace. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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