The Book of Henry vs The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7.5/10 for The Book of Henry). The Book of Henry is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 1h 59m. The Silence of the Lambs is the older of the two (1991 against 2017). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Book of Henry
The Silence of the Lambs| The Book of Henry | The Silence of the Lambs | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 2017 | 1991 |
| Length | 1h 45m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Colin Trevorrow | Jonathan Demme |
| Main cast | Dean Norris, Jaeden Martell, Sarah Silverman, Bobby Moynihan, Naomi Watts | Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Brooke Smith, Tracey Walter, Anthony Heald |
Synopsis
The Book of Henry
Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.
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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