Although Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo's latest revenge thriller, Silent Night, has a predictable story, it is unquestionably one of Woo's greatest works and one of the most gloriously cinematic films of 2023. This film strongly supports the notion that the manner in which a story is told is far more important than the actual plot. Indian action enthusiasts may find Silent Night intriguing because it is set to make its digital debut this June on Lionsgate Play and OTTplay Premium, despite having mediocre box office success.

When should you watch Silent Night?

Silent Night, which stars Joel Kinnaman in the lead role, will be available on Lionsgate Play and OTTplay Premium on June 20, 2025. Scott Mescudi, Harold Torres, and Catalina Sandino Moreno also play important parts in the film.

What is the storyline of Silent Night?

Christmas Eve is a joyful and celebratory time worldwide. However, it turns into a nightmare for one father. Something terrible occurred while he was likely reveling in the holiday spirit with his young son. Two separate gangs of criminals engage in gunfire as they battle one another. The unsuspecting youngster finds himself in the midst of the perilous gunfire during a tragic incident. The tragedy soon befalls the father when his son dies in the crossfire.

Although the father endures the blows during the commotion and recovers from the physical wounds, he suffers greatly as he loses his power to communicate. The wound robs him of speech, preventing him from expressing his sorrow and anger verbally.

However, the father is still filled with a burning desire for revenge and prepares within himself, even without a voice. The father embarks on a challenging journey after physically recovering from his injury. He sets out to discover the murderers and punish everyone accountable for his son's death, regardless of where the journey may lead him.

John Woo's perspective on his comeback to Hollywood

To those who are unfamiliar, John Woo, a director, made his comeback to Hollywood with Silent Night in 2023 after a twenty-year absence. John stated that he believed he would never receive a really excellent script after his last film, Paycheck (2003). The Hong Kong director admitted to The Ringer in 2023 that he had always wanted to create something on a smaller scale, but that as an established filmmaker, he had never received smaller screenplays.

Throughout the years, he has been available for a number of Chinese films, but not for a thrilling English thriller from the West. Therefore, the moment he was given Silent Night and its few lines after 20 years, the film thrilled him because John Woo thought it was a bit difficult.