Don't Say a Word

When the daughter of a psychiatrist is kidnapped, he is horrified to discover that the abductors' demand is that he break through to a young woman, suffering from PTSD, who knows a secret six digit code number.

Critics found the thriller's premise intriguing but its execution formulaic and its plot twists unconvincing, with the film leaning on Michael Douglas's presence rather than originality.

• Patrick kidnaps Nathan's daughter to force Elisabeth to reveal a number leading to the gem
• Nathan must coax Elisabeth's memories while his daughter is held
• Elisabeth's post-traumatic memory of a murder is the crux of the plot

• Panic Roomshared psychological thriller hostage tension and a clinician forced into a criminal puzzle
• The Usual Suspectsshared heist aftermath and a secret code hunted under threat
• Maliceshared psychiatrist protagonist drawn into a kidnapping plot with a hidden memory

Director

Gary Fleder

Release Date

2001-09-28

Runtime

113 min

Rating

6.3 / 10 (1138)

What is Don't Say a Word about?

A psychiatrist must coax a traumatized young woman into revealing a secret number before a thief harms his daughter.

What is Don't Say a Word like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Don't Say a Word as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Don't Say a Word violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Don't Say a Word as moderate.

What did critics think of Don't Say a Word?

Critics found the thriller's premise intriguing but its execution formulaic and its plot twists unconvincing, with the film leaning on Michael Douglas's presence rather than originality.

Which films are like Don't Say a Word?

Films with a similar feel include Panic Room, The Usual Suspects, and Malice.

How long is Don't Say a Word?

Don't Say a Word runs 113 minutes.

Where can I watch Don't Say a Word?

In United States, Don't Say a Word streams on YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Player, Plex Channel.