The Silence of the Lambs
1991, English. Directed by Jonathan Demme.
To enter the mind of a killer she must challenge the mind of a madman.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- A
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The Silence of the Lambs is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jonathan DemmeDirector
- Jodie FosterClarice Starling
- Anthony HopkinsDr. Hannibal Lecter
- Scott GlennJack Crawford
- Ted LevineJame Gumb
- Anthony HealdDr. Frederick Chilton
- Brooke SmithCatherine Martin
- Diane BakerSenator Ruth Martin
- Kasi LemmonsArdelia Mapp
- Frankie FaisonBarney
- Tracey WalterLamar
- Charles NapierLt. Boyle
- Danny DarstSgt. Tate
Details
- Released
- 11 October 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ted Tally
- Budget
- $19M
- Box office
- $273M
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What The Silence of the Lambs is based on
The Silence of the Lambs is based on The Silence of the Lambs, a 1988 novel by Thomas Harris, published by St. Martin's Press.
Novel · 1988
The Silence of the Lambs
By Thomas Harris
Published by St. Martin's Press
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The Silence of the Lambs: quick answers
What comes after The Silence of the Lambs?
Next in the series: Hannibal (2001) and Red Dragon (2002).
Is The Silence of the Lambs worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.3/10 from 18,844 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Silence of the Lambs?
The Silence of the Lambs runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Silence of the Lambs have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Silence of the Lambs. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Silence of the Lambs parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Silence of the Lambs is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Silence of the Lambs on?
The Silence of the Lambs is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Silence of the Lambs?
If you liked The Silence of the Lambs, try Hannibal, The Iceman, The Informer.
Who directed The Silence of the Lambs?
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) was directed by Jonathan Demme and stars Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn.
What is The Silence of the Lambs based on?
The Silence of the Lambs is based on The Silence of the Lambs, a 1988 novel by Thomas Harris, published by St. Martin's Press.