One of the best thrillers of all time lands new UK streaming home

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In the UK, the famous thriller “The Silence of the Lambs,” featuring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins, has found a new platform for streaming.

In 1991, a film was released, sharing its title with Thomas Harris’s book. This movie tells the story of FBI agent Clarice Starling, portrayed by Jodie Foster, who embarks on a mission to capture a notorious serial killer known as Buffalo Bill. During her pursuit, she seeks the assistance of the incarcerated psychiatrist, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, played by Anthony Hopkins.

The horror-thriller penned by Ted Tally and helmed by Jonathan Demme can currently be streamed in the UK on BBC iPlayer. However, note that its stay is temporary as it will be removed from the platform on September 16.

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In supporting roles were Ted Levine and Scott Glenn, and the movie “The Silence of the Lambs” received significant praise, winning all five major Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Actress (Foster), Best Actor (Hopkins), Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

This remarkable accomplishment has not been repeated since it first occurred, and it was only achieved twice before: “It Happened One Night” and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” were the only films to duplicate this feat in 1935 and 1976 respectively.

The praise for it is clearly demonstrated through its high approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, sitting at a remarkable 95% based on 154 critic’s reviews. Interestingly, its audience score mirrors this, having been rated by over 250,000 people.

The film director Jonathan Demme made, a sharp, tense thriller, skirts the boundary between exploring psychology and full-blown terror. This film shines notably due to exceptional acting by Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster, according to the critical review on the site.

The Detroit Free Press noted that throughout the film, Demme manages to evoke more terror than multiple Friday the 13th films, not by depicting the horrifying event itself, but by capturing the terrified expressions on people’s faces. Meanwhile, Vulture described it as surprisingly impactful.

The movie “The Silence of the Lambs,” released in 1991, is the second film adaptation based on Thomas Harris’s works, with “Manhunter” being the first one from 1986. Later adaptations include “Hannibal” in 2001, “Red Dragon” in 2002, and “Hannibal Rising” in 2007. Additionally, TV shows like “Hannibal” (2013) and “Clarice” (2021) were also produced.

On BBC iPlayer, you won’t find only the movie “Children of Men” to keep you on the edge of your seat; Alfonso Cuarón’s masterpiece has just been added to their streaming service. However, don’t wait too long as Clive Owen’s film is set to disappear from their platform in two weeks!

The Silence of the Lambs is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

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2025-08-19 19:21