Silent Survival Flick 'Year 10' Surges on Prime Video

It’s not every day a film that barely made a ripple on release suddenly pops up in the streaming charts, but that’s exactly what’s happened with Year 10. This 2024 post-apocalyptic drama, which most punters missed the first time around, has quietly climbed into Prime Video’s Top 10, outshining plenty of big-budget blockbusters and star-studded productions along the way. With just a single review on Rotten Tomatoes and next to no promo, you’d expect it to be gathering dust in the digital backroom. Instead, it’s found a new audience, and people are starting to take notice.

For those who haven’t come across it, Year 10 is directed by Ben Goodger and features Toby Goodger, Duncan Lacroix, Hannah Khalique-Brown, and Luke Massy. The story is set a decade after civilisation’s collapse, where cannibalism is the grim reality for the few survivors left. The main character, after losing his father to a violent gang and having the medicine needed to save his partner stolen, sets off on a dangerous trek. He’s up against the elements, packs of wild dogs, and the cannibal tribe, all in a desperate bid to hold onto the last thing he cares about.

Breaking the Silence: A Dialogue-Free Gamble

What really sets Year 10 apart is its total lack of dialogue. While recent films like A Quiet Place and Motor City have played with the idea of minimal talking, this one takes it to the extreme—there’s not a single word spoken. Some reckon this is a bold move, a way to stand out in a crowded genre. Others, though, aren’t so sure, suggesting it might just be a shortcut to avoid writing a full script.

Reactions have been all over the shop. On Letterboxd, one reviewer gave it 1.5 stars, writing,

"Of all the post-apocalyptic/individual survival movies, this is one of my least favourites. Why isn't anyone talking? The plot was unclear - without the movie description I'd have no idea what was happening - still confused even with it."

Another, a bit more generous with three stars, said,

"The no-dialog thing is kinda cool. But the movie itself needed more to it. It felt weak and unfinished. But decent idea."

Someone else simply asked,

"Were they too lazy to write a script?"

Mixed Reactions: Divisive but Imaginative

Not everyone’s taking the mickey, though. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, one review called the film

"riveting,"

and praised it for not being

"your typical post-apocalyptic, cookie-cutter, film,"

adding that it brings

"actual imagination"

to the table. Another viewer pointed out that Year 10 is

"a great example of what can be done on a small-scale independent production budget."

Still, there’s no shortage of harsh opinions, with one punter calling it the

"worst movie I've watched in my adult life."

If you’re keen to see what all the fuss is about, Year 10 is currently streaming for locals in the U.S. on Prime Video.