AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
No Country for Old Men vs. The Silence of the Lambs: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, The Silence of the Lambs leads with a total worldwide gross of $272.7 Million, out-grossing No Country for Old Men ($171.6M) by a margin of $101.1 Million.
No Country for Old Men
Thriller • Miramax / Paramount Vantage
$171.6M Worldwide🍅 93%
Weekend Gross$1.2M
Production Budget$25M
Recoup Multiple6.87x Production Budget
The Silence of the Lambs
Thriller • Orion Pictures
$272.7M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$13.8M
Production Budget$19M
Recoup Multiple14.35x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
No Country for Old Men: $171.6M (39%)The Silence of the Lambs: $272.7M (61%)
No Country for Old Men (39%)
The Silence of the Lambs (61%)
No Country for Old Men
Miramax / Paramount VantageWorldwide Gross:$171.6M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$85.8M
Production Budget:-$25M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$30.8M
The Silence of the Lambs
Orion PicturesWorldwide Gross:$272.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$136.4M
Production Budget:-$19M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$87.4M
Capital Efficiency Leader: The Silence of the Lambs delivered a 14.35x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | No Country for Old Men | The Silence of the Lambs | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $171.6M | $272.7M | The Silence of the Lambs (+$101.1M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $1.2M | $13.8M | The Silence of the Lambs larger debut |
| Production Budget | $25M | $19M | The Silence of the Lambs leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $30M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$30.8M | +$87.4M | The Silence of the Lambs (+$56.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 6.87x | 14.35x | The Silence of the Lambs higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 93% | 🍅 95% | The Silence of the Lambs holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Miramax / Paramount Vantage | Orion Pictures | Studio Distribution System |