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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

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  2. 2

    The Silence of the Lambs 1991

    Set 1991 · Chronological order #4

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  3. 3

    Hannibal 2001

    Set 1999 · Chronological order #5

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  4. 4

    Red Dragon 2002

    Set 1980s · Chronological order #3

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  5. 5

    Hannibal Rising 2007

    Set 1944–1950s · Chronological order #1

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  1. 1

    Hannibal Rising 2007

    Set 1944–1950s · Release order #5

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  2. 2

    Manhunter 1986

    Set 1980s · Release order #1

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  3. 3

    Red Dragon 2002

    Set 1980s · Release order #4

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  4. 4

    The Silence of the Lambs 1991

    Set 1991 · Release order #2

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  5. 5

    Hannibal 2001

    Set 1999 · Release order #3

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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.

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