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The Hannibal Lecter movie franchise consists of three distinct films featuring the brilliant psychiatrist and violent psychopath, Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The entries connect through the involvement of Dr. Lecter and various FBI personnel, including Clarice Starling and Will Graham, who must interact with him to track down other criminals or deal with his evasion of authorities. For a first-time viewer, watching the films in release order works well as it reflects the sequence in which the productions were released to audiences. Order does matter to follow the chronological release of the cinematic productions, though each entry presents its own specific premise involving the central character.
The Silence of the Lambs
Movie, 1991
Start with this film to introduce Clarice Starling and her assignment from Jack Crawford to interview the imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
Hannibal
Movie, 2001
Watch this entry second, where Hannibal lives in disguise in Italy before returning to America to make contact with Clarice Starling.
Read what its ending meant, or search for another franchise.
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Red Dragon
Movie, 2002
View this film third, featuring former FBI Agent Will Graham as he faces Hannibal to help track down a new serial killer.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Silence of the Lambs | Movie | 1991 | ★ 8.3 | Not yet |
| 2 | Hannibal | Movie | 2001 | ★ 6.8 | Not yet |
| 3 | Red Dragon | Movie | 2002 | ★ 7.0 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with The Silence of the Lambs, released in 1991, which introduces Clarice Starling and her interactions with the imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
Watching the films in release order provides the sequence in which the movies were originally released, starting with 1991, followed by 2001, and concluding with the 2002 entry.
None of the entries can be skipped based on this guide, as the recommended watch order includes all three available films in the franchise.
Watch in this order: 1. The Silence of the Lambs, 2. Hannibal, 3. Red Dragon.
This guide lists 3 entries, released between 1991 and 2002.
The Silence of the Lambs has the highest average rating in this guide, at 8.3 out of 10.