Sean Bean’s Gripping Psychological Thriller Debuts on Netflix
Sean Bean’s gripping psychological thriller, “Don’t Say a Word,” has recently made its debut on Netflix in the UK and Ireland. This film, based on Andrew Klavan’s novel, features Michael Douglas as a New York psychologist.
In the story, Douglas’s character must treat a mentally unstable patient, portrayed by Brittany Murphy. The plot thickens as he races against time to save his kidnapped daughter, played by Skye McCole Bartusiak, from a gang led by Bean’s character, Patrick Koster. To secure her freedom, he needs to extract a crucial code from Elisabeth, a patient who has been silent for ten years.
Film Details
- Title: Don’t Say a Word
- Director: Not specified
- Genre: Psychological Thriller
- Release Platform: Netflix
- Initial Streaming Service: Prime Video
Cast
- Michael Douglas as the Psychologist
- Brittany Murphy as Elisabeth
- Skye McCole Bartusiak as the Daughter
- Sean Bean as Patrick Koster
- Guy Torry
- Jennifer Esposito
- Famke Janssen
- Oliver Platt
Critical Reception
Despite its compelling plot, the film received negative reviews from critics, earning a 23% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 113 reviews. However, audience reactions on IMDb were notably more positive.
Viewers praised the film for its strong performances, particularly highlighting Michael Douglas and Sean Bean. Many described it as an engaging thriller, noting its psychological depth despite the low critical ratings.
Other Sean Bean Films on Netflix
- Flightplan (2005): A suspenseful film about a mother searching for her missing daughter during a flight.
- Snowpiercer (2022): A TV series where Bean plays an eccentric billionaire aboard a train circling a frozen Earth.
- Accused (2012): A legal anthology series focusing on various characters facing courtroom verdicts.
- The Red Riding Trilogy (2009): A series following a journalist uncovering corruption related to child abductions.
As “Don’t Say a Word” continues to attract attention on Netflix, it reaffirms Sean Bean’s talent in portraying complex characters in thrilling narratives.
