The Mauritanian vs The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7.4/10 for The Mauritanian). The Silence of the Lambs is the shorter watch at 1h 59m compared with 2h 9m. The Silence of the Lambs is the older of the two (1991 against 2021). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Jodie Foster.
The Mauritanian
The Silence of the Lambs| The Mauritanian | The Silence of the Lambs | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 2021 | 1991 |
| Length | 2h 9m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Kevin Macdonald | Jonathan Demme |
| Main cast | Benedict Cumberbatch, Saamer Usmani, Jodie Foster, Zachary Levi, Tahar Rahim | Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Brooke Smith, Tracey Walter, Anthony Heald |
Synopsis
The Mauritanian
The true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center without charges for over a decade and sought help from a defense attorney for his release.
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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