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The Silence of the Lambs Review (1991) — 86% Celluloid Score

Directed by Jonathan Demme · 1991 ·

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Answer Summary: Is The Silence of the Lambs worth watching in the UK?

The Silence of the Lambs (1991) earns a 86% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Silence of the Lambs?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

86%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

88% Critic Score
90% Audience
82 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
8.6 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 59m
Cast
Jodie Foster , Anthony Hopkins , Scott Glenn , Ted Levine , Anthony Heald , Brooke Smith , Diane Baker , Kasi Lemmons , Frankie Faison , Tracey Walter

Where to watch in the United Kingdom

Not yet streaming in the United Kingdom — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (88%).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (82/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.6/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded crime, thriller, drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is The Silence of the Lambs worth watching?

    Yes — The Silence of the Lambs earns a 86% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

    Critic Reviews

    critic The Silence of the Lambs

    The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Review

    Jonathan Demme's The Silence of the Lambs (1991) remains a defining Crime landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

    Marcus Webb Horror & Genre Critic

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