The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological thriller film released in 1991. It is based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Harris. The film was directed by Jonathan Demme and stars Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, and Scott Glenn.
The Silence of the Lambs was a critical and commercial success. It was nominated for and won a number of awards, including five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
The Silence of the Lambs is now available on DVD. The DVD features commentary by Jonathan Demme, deleted scenes, a making-of documentary, and more.