After the Silence is a 1996 drama film directed by Fred Gerber. It is based on the true story of a 20-year-old deaf mute girl who never had the opportunity of learning sign language. She soon befriends a social worker, who helps her get past the trauma she faced.
Here’s how you can watch and stream After the Silence via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is After the Silence available to watch via streaming?
Yes, After the Silence is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
The film follows Laura, a deaf young woman, isolated and abused by her father for years, who finally escapes his violence. With nowhere to turn, a kind social worker named Pam takes her in, even though shelters aren’t equipped for someone who can’t hear.
Laura has never been taught sign language or even to read, so Pam becomes her teacher and friend. She helps her discover a whole new world of communication and independence. As Laura grows older, she must also confront the trauma of her past and find the courage to seek justice against her father.
After the Silence features Kellie Martin as the deaf mute girl Laura. JoBeth Williams plays Pam Willis, the social worker who takes Laura in. We also see Alan Rosenberg, Aaron Kubey and Thomas Kopache in supporting roles.
Watch After the Silence streaming via Amazon Prime Video
After the Silence is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
It is a streaming service that offers subscribers a wide range of movies, TV series and documentaries to choose from. It also features hit original productions like The Boys, Jack Ryan and Fleabag.
You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:
- Go to Amazon Prime Video
- Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
- Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
- $14.99 per month or $139 per year with an Amazon Prime membership
- $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership
Amazon Prime is the online retailer’s paid service that provides fast shipping and exclusive sales on products, so the membership that includes both this service and Prime Video is the company’s most popular offering. However, you can also opt to subscribe to Prime Video separately.
After the Silence’s synopsis is as follows:
“Laura is a 20 year old deaf girl who has never been taught sign language. She is rescued from neglect and physical abuse by Pam, a social worker. Pam teaches her how to communicate and uncovers Laura’s true personality.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
