# The Quiet (2006)

> A deaf teenager and a troubled goddaughter form an uneasy alliance while exposing the abuse and secrets poisoning an outwardly ordinary suburban home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4967

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Jamie Babbit
- Cast: Elisha Cuthbert, Camilla Belle, Martin Donovan, Edie Falco, Shawn Ashmore, Katy Mixon, David Gallagher, Shannon Woodward
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0414951/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: bleak, lurid, tense, late night viewing, independent thriller marathon

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