Hannibal Lecter Movies In Order( Including Television Series)

“If You Are Wondering How To Watch Hannibal Lecter Movies In Order”

The Hannibal Lecter Franchise is a renowned Psychological Horror and Thriller movie crafted by Thomas Harris. The story of this franchise revolves around Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a cultured, intelligent psychiatrist with a dark secret as a cannibalistic serial killer. This Franchise consists of Novels, films, and Television Series all play parts in building the complex and chilling legacy of this character. So, In this article, we are going to discuss every Hannibal film with their release date and some FAQs about this franchise. Stay Tune!

All Hannibal Lecter Movies In Order

Here is the List Of All Hannibal Lecter Movies In Order Of Release Date.

• Manhunter (1986)
• The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
• Hannibal (2001)
• Red Dragon (2002)
• Hannibal Rising (2007)

Note: It also consists of the Television Series Hannibal(2013-2015) and Claire(2021) which we Also Going To discuss In This Article

1. Manhunter (1986)

Manhunter is a psychological thriller movie directed by Michael Mann. It is also known for being the first film adaptation of the 1981 novel Red Dragon By Thomas Harris. These Movies Introduce us to the character of Dr.Hannibal Lecter, here spelled as “Lector” and portrayed by Brian Cox. It stars William Peterson as FBI profiler Will Graham, who comes out of retirement to kill down the psycho killer known as the “Tooth Fairy” Played by Tom Noonan.

The Story Of This movie follows Graham’s Pursuit of the “Tooth Fairy” seeking insight from the captured Dr. Hannibal Lecter to understand the mindset of the new killer. This Creates a tense to a gripping cat-and-mouse game, exploring themes of obsession, the nature of evil, and the psychological impact of chasing monsters.

• Release Date: August 15, 1986 (USA)
• Director: Michael Mann
• IMDb: 7.2/10
• Producer: Richard A. Roth
• Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Bros, Anchor Bay Entertainment, De Laurentiis Entertainment Group
• Language: English
• Production: De Laurentiis Entertainment Group
• Running Time: 120 Minutes
• Genre: Horror/Thriller
• Budget: $14-15 million
• Box office: $4-8.6 million( North America)

2. The Silence of the Lamps(1991)

This is the second installment featuring the iconic character Dr. Hannibal Lecter(Played By Anthony Hopkins). It stars Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, a young FBI trainee who gets the task of interviewing the brilliant but imprisoned cannibalistic serial killer, Dr.Lecter to find out another serial killer known as” Buffalo Bill” Played By Ted Levine.

The Movie Revolves around Staring’s interactions with Lecter, who offers enigmatic clues about Buffalo Bill’s Identity while manipulating Starling for his purpose. While Starling delves deeper into the case, she must confront her fears, vulnerabilities, and the human psyche’s monstrous depths.

This movie is renowned for its gripping and suspenseful narrative, skillful direction, and extraordinary performances by Hopkins and Foster. This film is also notable for its atmospheric tension, sharp dialogue, and exploration of themes such as manipulation and the nature of evil.

• Release Date: February 14, 1991 (USA)
• Director: Jonathan Demme
• IMDb: 8.6/10
• Producer: Keneth Utt, Edward Saxon, Ron Bozman
• Distributor: Orion Pictures
• Language: English
• Production: Strong Heart Productions
• Running Time: 118 minutes
• Genre: Horror/Crime
• Budget: $19 million
• Box office: $272.7 Million

3.Hannibal(2001)

Here comes another installment in the Hannibal Lecter Franchise and the Sequel to “The Silence Of Lamps” 1991. This Movie Is Also Based On the 1999 Novel Of The Same Name By Thomas Harris. Again, Anthony Hopkins in his iconic role as Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling(Julianne Moore) as FBI Agent.

Ten Years after the event of ” The Silence of The Lamps” the story follows Dr.Hannibal Lecter who managed to escape from custody and live a quiet and cultured life in Florence Italy using a fake identity. Meanwhile, Clarice Starling’s career at the FBI is under scrutiny due to a controversial drug raid. However, she is soon drawn back into the hunt for Lecter when Mason Verger, a wealthy and disfigured former victim of Lecter, seeks revenge and uses Starling as bait to lure him out of Hiding.

• Release Date: February 9, 2001(USA)
• Director: Ridley Scott
• IMDb: 6.8/10
• Producer: Dino De Laurentiis
• Distributor: Metro-Golden-Mayer(Through MGM Distribution Co; United States) Universal Pictures(International)
• Language: English
• Production: Universal Pictures, Dino De Laurentiis Company, Scott Free Productions
• Running Time: 132 minutes
• Genre: Thriller/Crime
• Budget: $87 Million
• Box office: $351.6 Million

4.Red Dragon(2002)

Another psychological horror-thriller movie Red Dragon(2002) acts as the prequel to the highly regarded movie” The Silence of the Lamps”(1991). It stars Edward Norton as FBI Agent Will Graham, Anthony Hopkins in his famous role as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, and Ralph Fiennes as the main antagonist Francis Dolarhyde.

The Story Of this movie revolves around a retired FBI Agent Will Graham, who is called back to duty to assist in capturing a new serial killer called ” Tooth Fairy.”Graham’s Unique ability to understand psychopaths proves valuable in his investigation, but it comes at a great personal cost. To Understand the ” Tooth Fairy” Graham enlisted the help of imprisoned Dr. Hennibal Lecter, The same person who almost killed him in the past. As Graham delves deeper into the psyche of both Lecter and Dolarhyde, the line between predator and prey becomes increasingly blurred.

• Release Date: September 30, 2002
• Director: Brett Ratner
• IMDb: 7.2/10
• Producer: Dino De Laruentiis, Martha De Laruentiis
• Distributor: Universal Pictures
• Language: English
• Production: Universal Pictures, Imagine Corporation
• Running Time: 124 minutes
• Genre: Horror/Crime
• Budget: $78 million
• Box office: $209.2 Million

5.Hannibal Rising(2007)

Despite Being released in (2007) Hannibal Rising serves as the prequel to Harris’s previous works featuring the infamous character Hannibal Lecter, the movie delves into the early events that made him into a sophisticated, yet monstrous, serial killer depicted in “Red Dragon”, ” The Silence Of The Lamps”, and “Hannibal.”

The Story of this movie begins during World War II in Lithuania, where a young Hannibal Lecter(played by Aaran Thomas and later Gaspard Ulliel) as he witnessing the violent death of his parents at the end of World War II. Orphaned and traumatized, he finds himself in a Soviet Orphanage before eventually escaping to France To Find His only Relative, his aunt Lady Murasaki(Gong Li). Under Her Guidance, Hannibal Cultivates his intellect and taste for the finger things in Life and the skill he needs to take revenge against the war Criminals who kill his family.

• Release Date: February 7, 2007( France)
• Director: Peter Webber
• IMDb: 6.1/10
• Producer: Dino De Laruentiis, Martha De Laruentiis,Tarak Ben Ammar
• Distributor: Filmaura(Italy),Quinta Communications(France),Momentum Pictures(United Kingdom),SPI International(Czech Republic),The Weinstein Company, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer(United States)
• Language: English, German, Russian
• Production: Dino De Laurentiis Cinematografica, Dino De Laurentiis Company, Carthogo Films, Zephyr Films, Etic Films
• Running Time: 121 Minutes
• Genre: Horror/Crime
• Budget: $75 million
• Box office: $82 million

How To Watch Hannibal Lecter In Chronological Order?

• Hannibal Rising (2007)
• Hannibal (2013-2015)
• Red Dragon (2002)
• Clarice (2021)
• The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
• Hannibal (2001)

How Many Hannibal Lecter Movies Are There?

All Together There are Five Movies In the Hannibal Lecter Franchise Which I Have Listed Below. It’s Alos Consist of television Series, and here is the list.

Series	Seasons	Episodes	First Released	Last Released	Show Runner	Networks
Hannibal	3	39	April 4,2013	August 29, 2015	Bryan Fuller	NBC
Claire	1	13	June 14, 2021	June 24, 2021	Jenny Lumet&Alex Kurtzman	CBS

Which Is The Best Hannibal Lecter Movie?

Here is the List and rating from IMDB which help you to find the best one.

Movies	Rating On IMDB
Manhunter(1986)	7.2/10
The Silence of the Lamp(1991)	8.6/10
Hannibal(2001)	6.8/10
Red Dragon (2002)	7.2/10
Hannibal Rising(2007)	6.1/10

Who Are The Cast Of Hannibal Lecter Movie?

The Actors included in the Hannibal Lecter movie series include Hopkins and Foster, Brian Cox, William Petersen, Tom Noonan, Dennis Farina, Joan Allen, Stephen Lang, Scott Glenn, Ted Levine, Anthony Heald, Frankie Faison, Tracey Walter, Charles Napier, Julianne Moore, Gary Oldman, Ray Liotta, Giancarlo Giannini, Edward Norton, Ralph Fiennes, Harvey Keitel, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Duke, Azura Skye, Ellen Burstyn, Gaspard Ulliel, Dominic West, and Rhys Ifans.

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