The Silence of the Lambs
“To enter the mind of a killer she must challenge the mind of a madman.”
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave, MGM Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan, MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Sky Go, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, maxdome Store, MagentaTV |
| France | MUBI, Molotov TV, MGM Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Paramount Plus, MUBI, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM+ Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, MGM Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 English-language crime, thriller and drama film directed by Jonathan Demme. The cast is led by Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 18100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.
The Silence of the Lambs was produced by Orion Pictures, Strong Heart, and A Luta Continua and made in United States of America. It was released on February 14, 1991, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $19 million, it went on to gross $273 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Writers
- Ted Tally
- Release date
- February 14, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $19 million
- Box office
- $273 million
- Production
- Orion Pictures, Strong Heart, A Luta Continua
The Silence of the Lambs cast & crew
The Silence of the Lambs was directed by Jonathan Demme and written by Ted Tally.
The cast features Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Scott Glenn as Jack Crawford, Ted Levine as Jame Gumb, Anthony Heald as Dr. Frederick Chilton, and Brooke Smith as Catherine Martin.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Tak Fujimoto, and it was produced by Ron Bozman and Edward Saxon.
Is The Silence of the Lambs worth watching?
The Silence of the Lambs holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 18,062 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed crime films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, thriller, and drama, The Silence of the Lambs is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Silence of the Lambs
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Cast of The Silence of the Lambs
Jodie Foster
Clarice Starling
Anthony Hopkins
Dr. Hannibal Lecter
Scott Glenn
Jack Crawford
Ted Levine
Jame Gumb
Anthony Heald
Dr. Frederick Chilton
Brooke Smith
Catherine Martin
Diane Baker
Senator Ruth Martin
Kasi Lemmons
Ardelia Mapp
Frankie Faison
Barney
Tracey Walter
Lamar
Charles Napier
Lt. Boyle
Danny Darst
Sgt. Tate
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The Silence of the Lambs — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Silence of the Lambs in United States?
The Silence of the Lambs is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus in United States.
▸Is The Silence of the Lambs on fuboTV?
Yes — The Silence of the Lambs is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Silence of the Lambs in?
The Silence of the Lambs is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Silence of the Lambs?
The Silence of the Lambs runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is The Silence of the Lambs rated?
The Silence of the Lambs is rated R. It holds a 8.3/10 audience score from 18,062 ratings.
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