Silent Night

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Silent Night

2021

1h 32m

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From producers Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman franchise), Trudie Styler (Moon) and Celine Rattray (The Kids Are Alright), Silent Night follows parents Nell (Keira Knightley) and Simon (Matthew Goode) who have invited their closest friends to join their family for Christmas dinner at their idyllic home in the English countryside. As the group comes together, it feels like old times -- but behind all of the laughter and merriment, something is not quite right. The world outside is facing impending doom, and no amount of gifts, games or Prosecco can make mankind's imminent destruction go away. Surviving the holidays just got a lot more complicated.

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Critics Consensus

Spending time with these characters can be a lot to ask, but Silent Night peers into the abyss with admirable aplomb.

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Amy Nicholson

FilmWeek (LAist)

Dec 21, 2021

This is one of the darker Christmas movies I've ever seen, and I quite enjoyed it for a while.

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

Dec 11, 2021

3/5

Silent Night has something to irk everyone. Still, viewers prepared to be patient will be rewarded.

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Tim Grierson

Screen International

Dec 11, 2021

Despite a game cast led by Keira Knightley, the film never snaps into sharp enough focus, ultimately blunting the story's barbs and bleak message.

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Louis Skye (Ronita Roy Mohan)

Women Write About Comics

Aug 21, 2025

I was ready to dislike Silent Night during the first act but by the end of the film, I changed my mind entirely. I quite liked the characters and sympathised with their situation... If you go into this film with an open mind, you will enjoy the experience

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Michael Cook

Geek Vibes Nation

Jul 17, 2025

3.5/5

Silent Night definitely puts the “dark” in “dark comedy”. I’d even go so far as to say it’s pretty bleak at times – especially towards the end. However, writer/director Camille Griffin does an admirable job of balancing the competing tones.

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Jackson Weaver

CBC News

Oct 16, 2023

3.5/5

As one of the first true climate catastrophe comedies — it details a dinner party hours ahead of the apocalypse — there's little out there to compare [Silent Night] to. It's sure to keep you engaged — assuming you can laugh along to the end of the world.

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Dean S.

@DeanDFW Dec 27, 2025

No happy ending here: a slow happy Xmas movie that ends quite horrifically.

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Rich C.

@Cordu0702 Dec 25, 2025

Very nice film. A must watch. Really enjoyed it.

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Steven M

@heyimsteven Dec 22, 2025

Bleak and devastating, this film has quite a punch. Loved not knowing exactly what was happening and that the director didn't need to dumb it down to explain it to the viewer. Instead, the cloud coming is a heavy dread that starts early and stays with you. Although the ending makes sense, the allegory is a little muddled. Overall, I highly recommend for the atmosphere and unique storytelling.

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Sierra R

@Sierrar118 Dec 16, 2025

Horrible. Waiting for something to happen but then it's over. Don't waste your time.

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J M

@Jmac27 Dec 15, 2025

Loved it, absolutely watch it. I had no idea what it was about but took a chance due to casting. So glad I did. Enjoyed it so much as soon as it was over I watched it again.

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Maria B.

@mags4vt Dec 15, 2025

I don’t understand all the hate towards this movie. I watch it every year. I went into it originally not having a clue about the plot. I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoy it more every time I watch it.

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From producers Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman franchise), Trudie Styler (Moon) and Celine Rattray (The Kids Are Alright), Silent Night follows parents Nell (Keira Knightley) and Simon (Matthew Goode) who have invited their closest friends to join their family for Christmas dinner at their idyllic home in the English countryside. As the group comes together, it feels like old times -- but behind all of the laughter and merriment, something is not quite right. The world outside is facing impending doom, and no amount of gifts, games or Prosecco can make mankind's imminent destruction go away. Surviving the holidays just got a lot more complicated.

Director: Camille Griffin
Producer: Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler, Matthew Vaughn
Screenwriter: Camille Griffin
Distributor: RLJE Films
Production Co: Marv Films
Genre: Horror, Drama, Comedy
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 3, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 3, 2021
Runtime: 1h 32m

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