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The Silent Service

  • 2023
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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The Silent Service (2023)
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Follows the unpredictable actions of Kaieda Shiro in the Japan's first nuclear submarine, as he attempts to realize his ideal world. The story makes audience think about true peace amidst th... Read allFollows the unpredictable actions of Kaieda Shiro in the Japan's first nuclear submarine, as he attempts to realize his ideal world. The story makes audience think about true peace amidst the complexities of international relations.Follows the unpredictable actions of Kaieda Shiro in the Japan's first nuclear submarine, as he attempts to realize his ideal world. The story makes audience think about true peace amidst the complexities of international relations.

  • Director
    • Kôhei Yoshino
  • Writers
    • Kaiji Kawaguchi
    • Hikaru Takai
  • Stars
    • Takao Osawa
    • Rick Amsbury
    • Massimo Biondi
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    357
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kôhei Yoshino
    • Writers
      • Kaiji Kawaguchi
      • Hikaru Takai
    • Stars
      • Takao Osawa
      • Rick Amsbury
      • Massimo Biondi
    • 17User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Takao Osawa
    Takao Osawa
    • Shiro Kaieda
    Rick Amsbury
    Rick Amsbury
    • US President Nicholas Bennett
    Massimo Biondi
    Massimo Biondi
    • Secretary of the Navy
    Massimo Biondi
    • Secretary of the Navy
    Yôsuke Eguchi
    Yôsuke Eguchi
    • Wataru Unabara
    Dan Ewing
    Dan Ewing
    • Nelson Asimov 3rd Fleet Chief of Staff USS Abraham Lincoln
    Dennis Falt
    • Grandfather
    Rob Flanagan
    Rob Flanagan
    • Commander 7th Fleet Richard Boyce
    Michael Gencher
    Michael Gencher
    • Alan B. Lancing 3rd Fleet Commander…
    Isao Hashizume
    Isao Hashizume
    • Daigo Unabara
    Asami Mizukawa
    • Takako Hayami
    Aoi Nakamura
    Aoi Nakamura
    • Eiji Yamanaka
    Tomoya Nakamura
    Tomoya Nakamura
    • Soshi Irie
    Yui Natsukawa
    Yui Natsukawa
    • Hitomi Sonezaki
    Tao Okamoto
    Tao Okamoto
    Aleks Paunovic
    Aleks Paunovic
    • Logan Steiger
    Jason Pennell
    Jason Pennell
    • CO Kevin Doyle
    Jeffrey Rowe
    Jeffrey Rowe
    • David Ryan
    • Director
      • Kôhei Yoshino
    • Writers
      • Kaiji Kawaguchi
      • Hikaru Takai
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews17

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    10prem-30815

    Watch this for the plot.

    While a lot of reviews mention accuracy of props and cgi showing ships looking the same, you need to remember that this is a drama and a great 'what-if' scenario.

    What's gripping is how a single submariner is attempting to make an upset in global power.

    You will wonder if this is a mad attempt or an objective to meet a particular outcome.

    The strategy is always one step ahead played with some great finesse.

    It's a drama, so it's going to be slow but not boring.

    Unlike most of the other so called good junk out there where they dive into each persons character and history just to drag out the 40 mins, this just touches lightly and is relevant to the situation.

    There was no overacting and extra melodrama, or overtalked gender issues or communal suppression etc which was a relief!

    Many serials I've used the forward button to skip this and finally it's 10 mins.

    However this didn't let hit the forward button, which speaks for itself.

    If you read novels or books then watch this.

    Great plot not predictable you will keep wondering what's the next move and how will he succeed in his final objective.
    1georgestephenson-57026

    It seems impossible to pay to make something this bad

    Wrong USN/JMSDF uniforms, wrong shirts, wrong insignia, wrong hair length, wrong rank structure, far too many women in positions of power, disrespectful JMSDF enlisted personnel, wrong submarine, wrong plot, wrong writing, wrong physics, wrong drydock, wrong, wrong.

    There are fine Japanese and American actors - fine producers - fine set builders and costume professionals - why were none of them hired for this disaster? Where was the technical advisor - wait - there is no way there was a technical advisor.

    How is this production of wrong even possible.

    Never allow any of these people to work in entertainment - ever again!
    7okpilak

    Entertaining, but with weaknesses

    It is interesting as it pits the US against Japan. Japanese Captain Kaieda is brilliant in navigation and tactics and has managed to steal a top secret US-Japanese nuclear submarine, the Sea Bat, and has declared he is the leader of the independent nation of Yamato. That raises concerns for Japan, and also irritates the Americans. The 7th Fleet is mobilized to track down the submarine. A Japanese Captain, Kukamachi is sent to intercept the Sea Bat in a diesel powered submarine. It becomes an interesting game of cat and mouse, and Kaieda uses some very interesting tactics. Episode 5 is perhaps the most important and also shows the flaws in the series. The US considers Kaieda a terrorist, and naturally America never negotiates with a terrorist. So the Sea Bat is to be hunted down and destroyed, which is not what Japan wants to happen, and this results in a rift, and also Presidential testosterone is on display, and the US comes across as a bully. As part of the effort to track down and destroy the Sea Bat, the 3rd fleet also joins forces and the Sea Bat easily sinks one of the US nuclear carriers. The CGI isn't terrible, but they have both US carriers identical, down to the arrangement of aircraft on the decks. That seems sloppy. Also, as they follow ships and submarines by sonar, the sonar scope shows identifications of the ships like would be seen on air control radar at an airport. That seems unlikely. It seems to be set up for another season.
    8uludag

    The Silent Service (2023) - Power, Politics, and the Modern Leviathan

    "The Silent Service" (2023) emerges as a bold critique of global power dynamics, cleverly subverting audience expectations by transforming its narrative from a straightforward military drama into a powerful commentary on international relations and justice.

    The series' most daring move is its gradual revelation that the United States takes on the role of Ahab - not in pursuit of justice, but consumed by the need to maintain dominance. Unlike Melville's tale, here the hunter becomes the true monster, with the pursuit of the Kaieda serving as a mirror reflecting the darker aspects of superpower politics.

    What sets "The Silent Service" apart is its unflinching examination of how military might shapes international justice. The series bravely portrays how a superpower can act as a global bully, where:
    • Military superiority is confused with moral authority
    • International law becomes flexible for the powerful
    • Smaller nations must navigate carefully around superpower interests
    • "Justice" often means whatever serves the strongest party


    The submarine warfare elements serve a deeper purpose than mere military thrills. Each tactical maneuver and strategic decision becomes a metaphor for how nations must navigate the treacherous waters of international politics, where the strong make the rules and the rest must show extraordinary skill and courage to maintain their autonomy.

    The series explores several provocative ideas:
    • How military supremacy can corrupt notions of justice
    • The thin line between maintaining order and enforcing hegemony
    • The courage required to stand against overwhelming force
    • The moral complexity of defying superpower authority


    The underwater setting becomes particularly poignant - in the depths, where sunlight barely reaches, traditional notions of right and wrong become as murky as the waters themselves. The pressure of depth mirrors the pressure of standing against a global superpower.

    "The Silent Service" demonstrates remarkable courage in challenging prevalent narratives about global power dynamics. While other military dramas might glorify superpower dominance, this series dares to question the relationship between might and right, making it not just entertainment but a vital commentary on contemporary international relations.
    5gwanghoops-49552

    Hard to finish series that while promising still was a mess.

    Confusing and frequently slow made watching the series difficult to finish. 8 episodes took me maybe 12-15 different viewing times due to the pacing.

    AFAIK, it was originally a manga series with an anime version and now this. Don't know anything about Japanese manga, anime, etc, but this series appears to be close translation of a successful comic book source with JV screenwriters without any military consultants, a decent budget, making visuals a priority over substance, character interaction, and logical plot development.

    Who would really enjoy this movie? Maybe 10-12 year old boys if they skip most of the political stuff. Americans were obviously not the target audience given the preponderance of stupid and simple Americans.

    5 stars for some interesting story ideas, special effects, and many nice visuals. If you demand realism, skip this movie.

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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2023 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
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    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 沉默的艦隊
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Prime Video
      • Credeus
      • Toho
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      • $7,836,539
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      • 1h 53m(113 min)
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