Movie

A Silent Voice: The Movie

2016 • PG-13

Shouya Ishida starts bullying the new girl in class, Shouko Nishimiya, because she is deaf. But as the teasing continues, the rest of the class starts to turn on Shouya for his lack of compassion. When they leave elementary school, Shouko and Shouya do not speak to each other again... until an older, wiser Shouya, tormented by his past behaviour, decides he must see Shouko once more. He wants to atone for his sins, but is it already too late...?

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There are no notable LGBTQ+ characters or storylines in this film.

Language

mild — Language is generally mild, with occasional use of words like 'damn' or 'crap' but no strong profanity.

Mature Themes

heavy — The movie deals deeply with mature themes such as bullying, disability, depression, suicide contemplation, redemption, and mental health struggles, providing a thoughtful but complex emotional narrative.

Scary/Intense Content

mild — The film includes moments that can be emotionally distressing, including intense bullying and feelings of isolation, which may be unsettling for sensitive viewers.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — Contains some kissing and hints of adolescent romantic feelings but no sexual activity or nudity.

Substance Use

none — There is no depiction or reference to substance use, such as smoking, alcohol, or drugs.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The film contains scenes of bullying and some physical altercations among children which can be emotionally intense but not graphic or prolonged. There is a portrayal of emotional and psychological harm related to bullying rather than explicit violence.