The Silence of the Lambs vs Thelma & Louise

The Silence of the Lambs has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7.6/10 for Thelma & Louise). The Silence of the Lambs is the shorter watch at 1h 59m compared with 2h 10m. Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

The Silence of the Lambs posterThe Silence of the Lambs1991 VS Thelma & Louise posterThelma & Louise1991
The Silence of the LambsThelma & Louise
Audience score★ 8.3/10★ 7.6/10
Year19911991
Length1h 59m2h 10m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerAdventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorJonathan DemmeRidley Scott
Main castAnthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Brooke Smith, Tracey Walter, Anthony HealdGeena Davis, Jason Beghe, Brad Pitt, Stephen Tobolowsky, Susan Sarandon

Synopsis

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.

Thelma & Louise

Taking a break from their dreary lives, close friends Thelma and Louise embark on a short weekend trip that ends in unforeseen incriminating circumstances. As fugitives, both women rediscover the strength of their bond and their newfound resilience.

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