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DRAMA . 2017 . 2h 14m . 6.0/10

A Silent Agreement_

"Actions Speak Louder Than Words"

The first Australian film to feature Auslan (Australian Sign Language). "A Silent Agreement" tells the story of Reuben, a sensitive writer, who grapples with a speech impediment. His boyfriend, Derek, a profoundly deaf Human Rights activist, provides strategies to restore his confidence and communication skills. When Reuben approaches an over-the-hill film producer with his autobiographical screenplay, the producer betrays him and Reuben is forced to overcome the long-term effects of bullying in order to succeed.

Starring Davo Hardy, Joshua Sealy, Paul Mercurio
6.0/10
Rating
2h 14m
Runtime
2017
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words

The first Australian film to feature Auslan (Australian Sign Language). "A Silent Agreement" tells the story of Reuben, a sensitive writer, who grapples with a speech impediment. His boyfriend, Derek, a profoundly deaf Human Rights activist, provides strategies to restore his confidence and communication skills. When Reuben approaches an over-the-hill film producer with his autobiographical screenplay, the producer betrays him and Reuben is forced to overcome the long-term effects of bullying in order to succeed.

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Cast
Davo Hardy stars as Reuben Heywood in A Silent Agreement.
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Year context
A Silent Agreement was released 9 years ago in 2017.
Overview
The first Australian film to feature Auslan (Australian Sign Language). "A Silent Agreement" tells the story of Reuben, a sensitive writer, who grapples with...
A Silent Agreement is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 14m.

CAST (7)

Davo Hardy
Davo Hardy
Reuben Heywood
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Joshua Sealy
Derek Shanahan
Paul Mercurio
Paul Mercurio
Gareth Donahue
Sage Godrei
Sage Godrei
Lillian Donahue
Paul Armstrong
Paul Armstrong
Roy Heywood
Matthew Archibald
Matthew Archibald
SL
Simon Lee

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
134 min (2h 14m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (8 votes)

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What is A Silent Agreement about?
The first Australian film to feature Auslan (Australian Sign Language). "A Silent Agreement" tells the story of Reuben, a sensitive writer, who grapples with a speech impediment. His boyfriend, Derek, a profoundly deaf Human Rights activist, provides strategies to restore his confidence and communication skills. When Reuben approaches an over-the-hill film producer with his autobiographical screenplay, the producer betrays him and Reuben is forced to overcome the long-term effects of bullying in order to succeed.
How long is A Silent Agreement?
A Silent Agreement has a runtime of 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Who stars in A Silent Agreement?
The cast of A Silent Agreement includes Davo Hardy, Joshua Sealy, Paul Mercurio, Sage Godrei, Paul Armstrong.
What is the rating of A Silent Agreement?
A Silent Agreement has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Romance
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