American Me vs The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7.4/10 for American Me). The Silence of the Lambs is the shorter watch at 1h 59m compared with 2h 5m. The Silence of the Lambs is the older of the two (1991 against 1992). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
American Me
The Silence of the Lambs| American Me | The Silence of the Lambs | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 1992 | 1991 |
| Length | 2h 5m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Edward James Olmos | Jonathan Demme |
| Main cast | Edward James Olmos, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Sal Lopez, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna | Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Brooke Smith, Tracey Walter, Anthony Heald |
Synopsis
American Me
During his 18 years in Folsom Prison, street-gang leader Santana rules over all the drug-and-murder activities behind bars. Upon his release, Santana goes back to his old neighborhood, intending to lead a peaceful, crime-free life. But his old gang buddies force him back into his old habits.
The Silence of the Lambs
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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