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The Silence of the Lambs

8.319911h 59mRMovieCrimeThrillerDrama

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…

DirectorJonathan Demme
WriterTed Tally
ProducersRon Bozman·Edward Saxon

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Cast · Directed by Jonathan Demme

JFJodie Foster
Jodie Foster
Clarice Starling
AHAnthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Dr. Hannibal Lecter
SGScott Glenn
Scott Glenn
Jack Crawford
TLTed Levine
Ted Levine
Jame Gumb
AHAnthony Heald
Anthony Heald
Dr. Frederick Chilton
BSBrooke Smith
Brooke Smith
Catherine Martin
DBDiane Baker
Diane Baker
Senator Ruth Martin
KLKasi Lemmons
Kasi Lemmons
Ardelia Mapp
FFFrankie Faison
Frankie Faison
Barney
TWTracey Walter
Tracey Walter
Lamar
CNCharles Napier
Charles Napier
Lt. Boyle
DDDanny Darst
Danny Darst
Sgt. Tate

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The Silence of the Lambs — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Silence of the Lambs?

The Silence of the Lambs is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Silence of the Lambs on Netflix?

No, The Silence of the Lambs is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Criterion Channel.

Is The Silence of the Lambs on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Silence of the Lambs is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Silence of the Lambs for free?

The Silence of the Lambs is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Silence of the Lambs?

Yes — The Silence of the Lambs is followed by Hannibal (2001) in the Hannibal Lecter Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Silence of the Lambs?

The Silence of the Lambs is the first film in the Hannibal Lecter Collection.

Is The Silence of the Lambs part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Silence of the Lambs is part of a trilogy, alongside Hannibal (2001) and Red Dragon (2002).

How many movies are in the Hannibal Lecter Collection?

There are 3 films in the Hannibal Lecter Collection: The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Hannibal (2001) and Red Dragon (2002).