How long is The Silence of the Lambs?

The Silence of the Lambs is 1 h 59 min long (119 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Silence of the Lambs rated?

The Silence of the Lambs is rated R in the US.

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The Silence of the Lambs (1991) runs 1 h 59 min, is rated R in the US and averages 8.3 from 18,790 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 59 min — ends 9:59 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: February 14, 1991
TMDB rating: 8.3 / 10 from 18,790 votes
Director: Jonathan Demme
Starring: Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: fuboTV (subscription), MGM+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Philo (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free).

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How long is The Silence of the Lambs?: The Silence of the Lambs is 1 h 59 min long (119 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:59 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Silence of the Lambs rated?: The Silence of the Lambs is rated R in the US.
Is The Silence of the Lambs a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Silence of the Lambs?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: fuboTV (subscription), MGM+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Philo (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fawesome (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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