The Silent Hour

The Silent Hour

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 39 m

Language: english

Director: Brad Anderson

CrimeThriller

Boston detective Frank Shaw, struggling with a career-ending injury that left him deaf, must protect Ava, a witness to a violent gang crime. They find themselves trapped together in a run-down apartment complex facing demolition, and must confront the ruthless killers who are determined to silence Ava permanently.

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1

Shaw balances detective work with fatherhood

Shaw continues to juggle his high-stakes detective work with being a present dad to his daughter Sam, even after the divorce. He makes a steady effort to be there for her despite the pressures of the job and his own doubts.

2

Shaw is paired with Slater

Shaw is paired with Slater, a partner who respects his talent but worries about his reckless tendencies. Slater fears that Shaw's bold methods could land them in trouble and impact his own precarious finances.

3

Port chase leads to a life changing injury

During a port chase, Shaw is involved in a serious accident and is knocked unconscious. He survives, but the incident leaves him with permanent hearing loss and a reliance on hearing aids.

Port
4

Doctors warn of grim future and new reality

Doctors deliver a cascade of bad news: cochlear implants are off the table, loud noises must be avoided, and Shaw will likely rely on hearing aids or other aids forever. He is told to learn sign language to communicate moving forward, a difficult adjustment for a man who thrived in noise.

Hospital/Clinic
5

A loud homicide scene tests his limits

Shaw is called to a homicide scene where two men are killed amid blaring sirens and helicopters. The chaos makes him question whether he can still function as a detective given his new hearing impairment.

Homicide scene
6

The bar meeting and the witness

Slater finds Shaw at a bar and explains they have a deaf witness who needs to be spoken to immediately. With the interpreter unavailable for days, Shaw is the only officer who can communicate, using his sign language. The witness, Eva Fremont, takes their cooperation and becomes central to the case.

Bar
7

Eva Fremont's account

Eva explains she saw a heated discussion on Wednesday night that escalated to gunfire, killing two people right in front of her. She reveals she captured the incident on her phone, and she is terrified that the criminals will come after her for talking to the police.

Wednesday night City alley
8

Under pressure, Eva's evidence is analyzed

Slater takes Eva's phone to analyze the footage, hoping to corroborate her story. Eva fears for her safety while Shaw reassures her that he will protect her as the investigation unfolds.

Police station
9

Attack on Eva's apartment

Two armed men break into Eva's apartment soon after, aiming to silence her. Shaw arrives just in time to fight them off and save Eva from harm.

Eva's apartment
10

The siege and cell tower hijack

The criminals lock down the entire apartment building, hijack the cell tower to reroute 911 calls, and deploy fellow corrupt cops to seal exits. Shaw and Eva realize they are trapped with no easy way out.

Apartment building
11

Slater's true allegiance revealed

Shaw discovers Slater is a dirty cop aligned with the criminals, tipped off about Eva and using Shaw as a lure. Slater's motive is money from his mounting debts and his desire to silence the case.

Building
12

Shaw regains control and fights back

Shaw breaks free from capture, refuses bribes, and vows to save Eva at all costs. He infiltrates the plan and uses his wits to turn the tables on the criminals.

Building
13

A dramatic rescue with adrenaline

Shaw uses an adrenaline shot to save Eva's life just as danger intensifies. Together they decide to take action to escape and ensure the criminals cannot harm them again.

Inside the building
14

Fire and gunfight create a diversion

To draw a crowd and contain the crisis, Shaw and Eva set the building on fire, triggering a gunfight as police and firefighters arrive. The chaotic blaze serves as cover for their escape.

Building
15

Ending: recital reunion

Shaw and Eva escape the burning building and end up at Sam's recital, sharing a quiet moment after all they endured. The case resolves as Shaw finds a renewed sense of purpose despite his injuries.

Sam's recital hall

Last Updated: October 27, 2025 at 16:47

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