RELEASE: THE QUIET BETWEEN US

 

The Quiet Between Us

Genre: Drama

Director: Derek Cianfrance

Writer: Dawson Edwards

Cast: Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Tessa Thompson

Budget: $20,000,000

Domestic Box Office: $18,125,008

Foreign Box Office: $8,194,554

Total Profit: -$7,022,777

Reaction: The Quiet Between Us is a quiet drama that struggled to attract an audience. It wasn't a huge surprise since the subject matter isn't particularly marketable - even with Denzel Washington on the poster.

"While The Quiet Between Us is undeniably well-acted, its deliberate pacing and heavy emphasis on mood can feel repetitive over time. Scenes often linger past their emotional peak, and the film occasionally leans too hard on familiar “end-of-life” beats without adding new perspective. Washington and Bassett elevate the material significantly, but the script sometimes feels stretched thin, relying on silence and atmosphere where deeper narrative development might have helped. It’s moving, but not always as impactful as it aims to be." - Tony Klesko, San Diego Union-Tribune 

"The Quiet Between Us is a deeply affecting, intimate portrait of love and loss, anchored by extraordinary performances. Derek Cianfrance directs with patience and restraint, allowing silence and small moments to carry immense emotional weight. Denzel Washington delivers one of his most vulnerable performances in years, while Angela Bassett brings heartbreaking grace to Ruth. Tessa Thompson adds complexity as the daughter caught in the middle. It’s a quiet film, but devastating in all the right ways." - Alton Pierce, American Drama Review

"For all its prestige talent, The Quiet Between Us often feels dramatically inert, mistaking stillness for depth. The film leans heavily on well-worn end-of-life clichés—lingering silences, symbolic objects, strained family arguments—without offering much new insight into them. Scenes repeat the same emotional beats with minimal progression, creating a sense of stagnation rather than accumulation. While Washington and Bassett bring undeniable gravitas, even their performances can’t fully overcome a script that feels overly familiar and, at times, frustratingly static." - Dave Manning, Ridgefield Press

Rated PG-13 for thematic material and brief strong language.