The Silence of the Lambs Movie (1991): Where to watch and stream online

The Silence of the Lambs

1991, Movie, 1h 59min

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.

Based on a book by Thomas Harris

Country: United States

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Reviews

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Such a good movie. Like we love to call it a "classic". Still scary and very good acting

2 years ago

Critic Barry Mcilheney

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...its sheer confidence in tackling Harris complex characterisation head-on, and its ability to scare the shit out of its audience without ever once resorting to amateur hour frightwigs and hands-over-the-eyes. Fingerlickin' good.

Read full review at Empire

cpraesius

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Still the Best Movie

3 years ago

Critic Simran Hans

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Not that one should need a special reason to watch a blockbuster horror-thriller as breath-quickening and elegantly crafted as this one.

Read full review at The Guardian

Yvette St-Martin

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Great movie but its one of my alone time

2 years ago

Linnéa Haugland

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So mf good acting yhank you sir. Anthony hopkins

2 years ago

Frequently asked questions

What is The Silence of the Lambs about? Toggle content

In a chilling tale of manipulation and intellect, "The Silence of the Lambs" follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she delves deep into the mind of a notorious cannibalistic killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Tasked with understanding the psyche of another serial murderer known as Buffalo Bill, she must navigate a dangerous cat-and-mouse game that blurs the lines between predator and prey. As Starling confronts her own demons during her interactions with Lecter, she faces moral complexities and psychological obstacles that challenge her resolve. The tension escalates with each chilling revelation, leading to a thrilling climax where time is running out for his latest victim. This gripping thriller explores themes of power, vulnerability, and the lengths one will go to seek justice.

Where can I stream The Silence of the Lambs? Toggle content

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What movies are similar to The Silence of the Lambs? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Silence of the Lambs include Seven, The Usual Suspects, Sleepers, Fargo, A Time to Kill, Primal Fear.

When was The Silence of the Lambs released in theaters? Toggle content

The Silence of the Lambs was released in theaters on October 11, 1991.