The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

To enter the mind of a killer she must challenge the mind of a madman.

8.3 /10 17,678 votes
February 14, 1991 1h 59m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Jonathan Demme
Writers Ted Tally, Thomas Harris
Studio Orion Pictures
Rating 8.3/10
Language EN
Budget $19,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster

Clarice Starling

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Dr. Hannibal Lecter

Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn

Jack Crawford

Ted Levine

Ted Levine

Jame Gumb

Anthony Heald

Anthony Heald

Dr. Frederick Chilton

Brooke Smith

Brooke Smith

Catherine Martin

Diane Baker

Diane Baker

Senator Ruth Martin

Kasi Lemmons

Kasi Lemmons

Ardelia Mapp

Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

Barney

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

Lamar

Charles Napier

Charles Napier

Lt. Boyle

Danny Darst

Danny Darst

Sgt. Tate

Frequently Asked Questions

The Silence of the Lambs was released on February 14, 1991.

The runtime of The Silence of the Lambs is 1h 59m.

The Silence of the Lambs is a Crime, Thriller, Drama movie.

The Silence of the Lambs has a rating of 8.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Silence of the Lambs is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Silence of the Lambs was directed by Jonathan Demme.

The main cast of The Silence of the Lambs includes Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn.

The Silence of the Lambs is originally in English.