The Movie Order

Hannibal Lecter watch order

A series where the same novel was filmed twice, sixteen years apart, and the prequel arrived last.

5films
1986–2007released
5films change position
0 of 5 watched
  1. 1

    Manhunter 1986

    Set 1980s · Chronological order #2

    Stream onBFI PlayerStudiocanal Presents

    Stream onLionsgate+KanopyThe Roku Channel

    Where to watch Buy
  2. 2

    The Silence of the Lambs 1991

    Set 1991 · Chronological order #4

    Stream onMGM+BBC iPlayer

    Stream onfuboTVMGM+Philo+2 more

    Where to watch Buy
  3. 3

    Hannibal 2001

    Set 1999 · Chronological order #5

    Not on a subscription service in the UK, but you can rent or buy it

    Stream onfuboTVMGM+Philo+4 more

    Where to watch Buy
  4. 4

    Red Dragon 2002

    Set 1980s · Chronological order #3

    Stream onSky GoNOW

    Stream onNetflix

    Where to watch Buy
  5. 5

    Hannibal Rising 2007

    Set 1944–1950s · Chronological order #1

    Stream onHBO MaxLionsgate+YouTube (free)

    Stream onPrime VideofuboTVPeacock+13 more

    Where to watch Buy
  1. 1

    Hannibal Rising 2007

    Set 1944–1950s · Release order #5

    Stream onHBO MaxLionsgate+YouTube (free)

    Stream onPrime VideofuboTVPeacock+13 more

    Where to watch Buy
  2. 2

    Manhunter 1986

    Set 1980s · Release order #1

    Stream onBFI PlayerStudiocanal Presents

    Stream onLionsgate+KanopyThe Roku Channel

    Where to watch Buy
  3. 3

    Red Dragon 2002

    Set 1980s · Release order #4

    Stream onSky GoNOW

    Stream onNetflix

    Where to watch Buy
  4. 4

    The Silence of the Lambs 1991

    Set 1991 · Release order #2

    Stream onMGM+BBC iPlayer

    Stream onfuboTVMGM+Philo+2 more

    Where to watch Buy
  5. 5

    Hannibal 2001

    Set 1999 · Release order #3

    Not on a subscription service in the UK, but you can rent or buy it

    Stream onfuboTVMGM+Philo+4 more

    Where to watch Buy

Worth knowing. Manhunter and Red Dragon adapt the same novel with different casts, so you only need one — most people prefer Manhunter's style and Red Dragon's connection to the other films. Hannibal Rising is widely considered the weakest and is easily skipped.

Where to stream it

  • BFI Player1 of 5 films
  • Studiocanal Presents1 of 5 films
  • MGM+1 of 5 films
  • BBC iPlayer1 of 5 films

1 film isn't on any subscription service in the UK. Use "Where to watch" to rent or buy it.

  • Kanopy4 of 5 films
  • The Roku Channel3 of 5 films
  • fuboTV3 of 5 films
  • Philo3 of 5 films

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