Silent Friend (2026)
Overview
In the heart of a botanical garden in a medieval university town in Germany stands a majestic ginkgo tree. This silent witness has observed over a century the quiet rhythms of transformation across three human lives. At three distinct moments across the 20th and 21st centuries, these people — each carrying their own questions and inner struggles — inevitably find themselves drawn into the presence of this tree, full of mystery and meaning.
Where to watch Silent Friend
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Canada | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS, SFR Play | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner +5 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner +5 |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Netherlands | — | Pathé Thuis, Apple TV, Picl, Amazon Video +1 | Pathé Thuis, Apple TV, Amazon Video, meJane |
| South Korea | Watcha | — | — |
| Poland | HBO Max, Polsat Box Go | Player, Premiery Canal+, Rakuten TV, TVP +1 | Rakuten TV, Pilot WP |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Silent Friend in 5 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Silent Friend about?
In the heart of a botanical garden in a medieval university town in Germany stands a majestic ginkgo tree. This silent witness has observed over a century the quiet rhythms of transformation across three human lives. At three distinct moments across the 20th and 21st centuries, these people — each carrying their own questions and inner struggles — inevitably find themselves drawn into the presence of this tree, full of mystery and meaning. Silent Friend is a Drama movie, released on 2026-01-15, runtime 147 minutes.
Is Silent Friend worth watching?
TMDB users rate Silent Friend 7.2 out of 10 from 60 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Silent Friend?
In France, Silent Friend streams on Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS and SFR Play and can be rented from Apple TV and Rakuten TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ildikó Enyedi
Cast
- Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Tony
- Luna Wedler as Grete
- Enzo Brumm as Hannes
- Sylvester Groth as Anton
- Martin Wuttke as Herr Fuchs
- Johannes Hegemann as Thomas
- Rainer Bock as Prof. Winterhalter
- Léa Seydoux as Alice Sauvage
- Marlene Burow as Gundula
- Bernd Birkhahn as Prof. Wild
- Yun Huang as Jule
- Sky Hofmann as Peter
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Sources
Details and the 7.2/10 rating from Silent Friend on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.