The chronological order of the Hannibal Lecter film series is as follows: 1. Hannibal Rising (2007) 2. Red Dragon (2002) or Manhunter (1986) 3. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) 4. read more
This movie, like most has its origins in a book series, and has since went on to dominate the big screen, TV, and more. With five movies, and an ongoing TV series, this successful franchise is here to stay. The most recognizable movie that the Hannibal character played in was The Silence of the Lambs. read more
In terms of release date, they run Manhunter (1986), an adaptation of the novel Red Dragon, starring Brian Cox as Dr Lecktor (they changed the spelling for some reason), then Silence of the Lambs (1991), Hannibal (2001), and Red Dragon (2002), all of course starring Anthony Hopkins as Lecter, and finally Hannibal Rising (2007), starring Gaspard Ulliel as a young Hannibal. read more
Hannibal Lecter is an American psychological thriller film series, adapted from the Thomas Harris novel of the same name. Hannibal is a sequel to the 1991 Academy Award-winning film The Silence of the Lambs that returns Anthony Hopkins to his iconic role as serial killer Hannibal Lecter. read more