1991 · movie · R · 1h 59m
The Silence of the Lambs
To enter the mind of a killer she must challenge the mind of a madman.
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No. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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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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How we got to 82.2
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 8.3/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 33 | none |
The Silence of the Lambs: common questions
Is The Silence of the Lambs on Netflix?
No. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch The Silence of the Lambs?
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is The Silence of the Lambs worth watching?
It scores 82.2/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in A-tier: excellent.
How long is The Silence of the Lambs?
The Silence of the Lambs runs 1h 59m (119 minutes).
What is The Silence of the Lambs rated?
The Silence of the Lambs is rated R in the US.
Who is in The Silence of the Lambs?
The Silence of the Lambs stars Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.