The Silence of the Lambs

1991 • 118 minutes
4.7
2.02K reviews
95%
Tomatometer
R
Rating
Eligible
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About this movie

Clarice Starling, a gutsy FBI trainee haunted by her past, risks her life in an attempt to save a missing woman from certain death. The desperate, deadly search for a killer makes Clarice confront her deepest fears as she must confront and befriend convicted psychopathic serial killer Dr. Hannibal 'the Cannibal' Lechter, a monstrous brilliant psychiatrist, who can lead her to the murderer.
Rating
R

Ratings and reviews

4.7
2.02K reviews
Ms ATXGault
June 30, 2020
On par with the book. Superb acting, directing, & chemistry between the actors brought Thomas Harris book to life. Anthony Hopkins is a great actor & there are many movies I've watched but don't see the reviews like the Hannibal series. I can't end with giving credit to Jodie Foster. Perfect in everything she does. I mean that faux accent had me going bc I actually thought it was her! She's just that good, You will enjoy the Hannibal series Fyi, if you haven't read the book, please do
PKM Media
April 27, 2020
one of my top five's. This is such a good film. Excellent all round performances from the entire cast. Jodie foster and ted levine ( buffalo Bill) are very convincing but for me Anthony Hopkins as lector is absolutely terrific and terrifying. He oozes a twisted charisma and in what is a glorified cameo ( 17 mins screen time) he gives what is arguably the best performance in a villainous role i have seen.
Mary-Ellen Wayne
September 15, 2019
Horrifying, chilling, disturbing classic horror film. There are some very sick, twisted, perverted people who exist in this world, and this movie serves as an entertaining eye-opener to this. Highly acclaimed and recommended, but make sure that you are ready. The drama aspect of the film is quite heavy and does not ever really seem to go away. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.