What genre is The Silence of the Lambs?

The Silence of the Lambs is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.

Who stars in The Silence of the Lambs?

Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Brooke Smith, Tracey Walter, Anthony Heald appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Silence of the Lambs?

Jonathan Demme directed The Silence of the Lambs.

How long is The Silence of the Lambs?

The Silence of the Lambs runs for 1h 59m (119 minutes).

Is The Silence of the Lambs worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 8.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Silence of the Lambs?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Name: The Silence of the Lambs
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1991
Duration: 119 min
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Brooke Smith, Tracey Walter, Anthony Heald

Movie 1h 59m ★ 8.3/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge

Crime Drama Thriller

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Released in 1991, The Silence of the Lambs is a crime, drama and thriller movie. It is directed by Jonathan Demme. The cast includes Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Brooke Smith. The running time is 1h 59m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.3 out of 10.

Synopsis

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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Questions about The Silence of the Lambs

What genre is The Silence of the Lambs?: The Silence of the Lambs is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in The Silence of the Lambs?: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Brooke Smith, Tracey Walter, Anthony Heald appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Silence of the Lambs?: Jonathan Demme directed The Silence of the Lambs.
How long is The Silence of the Lambs?: The Silence of the Lambs runs for 1h 59m (119 minutes).
Is The Silence of the Lambs worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 8.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Silence of the Lambs?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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