
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
A young FBI cadet is aided by a manipulative cannibal killer in her pursuit of a madman who skins his victims.All Releases
Domestic (48%)
$131,138,318
$131,138,318
International (52%)
$142,000,000
$142,000,000
Worldwide
$273,138,318
$273,138,318
Domestic DistributorOrion Pictures
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Domestic Opening$13,766,814
Budget$19,000,000
Earliest Release DateFebruary 14, 1991
(Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 58 min
GenresCrime
Drama
Horror
Thriller
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | February 14, 1991 | APAC, Domestic | $130,742,922 | $125,425 | $130,879,838 |
| 2017 Re-release | November 3, 2017 | United Kingdom | – | $10,962 | $10,962 |
| 2021 Re-release | September 16, 2021 | APAC | – | $129,679 | $142,921 |
| 35th Anniversary | April 26, 2026 | Domestic | $395,396 | – | $395,396 |
| 2025 Re-release | New Zealand | – | $1,569 | $1,569 |
By Region
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2 | $131,138,318 | 559 |
| APAC | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia/CIS | 1 | $129,493 | 4,904 |
| South Korea | 1 | $125,425 | 4,358 |
| New Zealand | 2 | $1,670 | 7,461 |
| Australia | 2 | $85 | 9,581 |
| EMEA | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | $10,962 | 9,394 |