The Silence of the Lambs (1991), certificate 18

AT A GLANCE

The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme, certificate 18, 119 minutes long. To own it on Apple TV in the UK cost £8.99 on 14 October 2026, or £3.49 to rent.

thriller
crime
nineties
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Why it is worth your time

An FBI trainee asks an imprisoned cannibal psychiatrist to help catch a killer. One of only three films to win all five main Oscars.

The details

Released: 1991
Director: Jonathan Demme
BBFC certificate: 18
Running time: 119 minutes
Shelf: 1990s
Buy (Apple TV): £8.99
Rent (Apple TV): £3.49

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The Silence of the Lambs: quick answers

What is The Silence of the Lambs rated in the UK?

18, according to its UK store listing (BBFC).

How long is The Silence of the Lambs?

119 minutes: 1 hours and 59 minutes.

Who directed The Silence of the Lambs?

Jonathan Demme, in 1991.

Rating, length and today’s prices: Apple’s British iTunes listing, checked 2026-10-14. Poster © its owner, shown only to identify the film.