Content Warnings
- 🟡 40/100 Brief scene with a naked woman in a cage.
- 🟡 50/100 Discussion about sexual violence and implied nudity.
- 🟢 10/100 Brief mention of drug use in a criminal context.
- 🔴 80/100 Graphic description of violent acts.
- 🔴 90/100 Violent confrontation with blood and injuries.
- 🔴 100/100 Intense and graphic violent scenes, including murder.
- 🟡 50/100 Use of strong language.
- 🔴 70/100 Multiple instances of strong language in a tense scene.
Details for The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Who are the main actors in The Silence of the Lambs?
The main actors in The Silence of the Lambs are Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Lawrence A. Bonney as FBI Instructor, and Kasi Lemmons as Ardelia Mapp.
What is the plot of The Silence of the Lambs?
The Silence of the Lambs follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling as she seeks the help of imprisoned cannibalistic serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter to catch another serial killer known as Buffalo Bill, who skins his female victims.
Who directed The Silence of the Lambs?
The Silence of the Lambs was directed by Jonathan Demme.
What awards did The Silence of the Lambs win?
The Silence of the Lambs won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Jonathan Demme), Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins), Best Actress (Jodie Foster), and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Is The Silence of the Lambs based on a book?
Yes, The Silence of the Lambs is based on the 1988 novel of the same name by Thomas Harris.
