# The Silence of the Lambs (1991) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-silence-of-the-lambs-1991/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 85% |
| Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Director | Jonathan Demme |
| Genres | Crime, Thriller, Drama |
| Runtime | 119 min |

## Quick answer

The Silence of the Lambs (1991) earns a 85% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #22 (8.6/10) — The Silence of the Lambs remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 82/100. Directed by Jonathan Demme.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #22 (8.6/10) — The Silence of the Lambs remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald, Brooke Smith, Diane Baker, Kasi Lemmons, Frankie Faison, Tracey Walter

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV, MGM+, The Criterion Channel
the United States: fuboTV, MGM+, The Criterion Channel
the United Kingdom: MGM+
India: MGM+
Turkey: TV+, HBO Max
Japan: U-NEXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Silence of the Lambs worth watching?**
The Silence of the Lambs holds a 85% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #22 (8.6/10) — The Silence of the Lambs remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is The Silence of the Lambs about?**
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.

**Who directed The Silence of the Lambs?**
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) was directed by Jonathan Demme.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Silence of the Lambs?**
85% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (88/100), Metascore (82/100), Letterboxd (4.1/5), and IMDb (8.6/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Silence of the Lambs?**
The Silence of the Lambs is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, The Criterion Channel; on fuboTV, MGM+, The Criterion Channel in the United States; on MGM+ in the United Kingdom; on MGM+ in India; on TV+, HBO Max in Turkey; on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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