Is The Silence of the Lambs scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Silence of the Lambs for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Silence of the Lambs in the US?

The Silence of the Lambs streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, MGM Plus, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Silence of the Lambs?

The Silence of the Lambs runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Is The Silence of the Lambs suitable for kids?

The Silence of the Lambs is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19911h 59mCrime / Thriller / Drama

The Silence of the Lambs

Name: The Silence of the Lambs
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1991-02-14
Duration: 119 min

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.

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The Silence of the Lambs at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 59m

At 1h 59m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under crime, thriller, and drama.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 6 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, MGM Plus, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

8.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 18,637 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Silence of the Lambs tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 59m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, MGM Plus, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 18,637 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Silence of the Lambs

Is The Silence of the Lambs scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Silence of the Lambs for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Silence of the Lambs in the US?: The Silence of the Lambs streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, MGM Plus, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Silence of the Lambs?: The Silence of the Lambs runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
Is The Silence of the Lambs suitable for kids?: The Silence of the Lambs is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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