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The Hannibal Lecter movies in order
Every The Hannibal Lecter film in release order, 1991 to 2002, with where each one streams in Australia today and the cheapest way to watch the lot.
- Films
- 3
- Streaming now
- 1
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- 6h 14m
The best way to watch them all
Netflix streams 1 of the 3 of the The Hannibal Lecter films with a page here. 2 films are rent or buy only right now.
| Service | Films |
|---|---|
| Netflix | 1 of 3: The Silence of the Lambs |
| Stan | 1 of 3: The Silence of the Lambs |
| BINGE | 1 of 3: The Silence of the Lambs |
| Foxtel Now | 1 of 3: The Silence of the Lambs |
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The The Hannibal Lecter movies in release order
3 films, 6 hours 14 minutes back to back. Tap a title for the full where-to-watch list, trailer and cast.
1. The Silence of the Lambs
1991 · 1 h 59 min · MA 15+
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have insight into a case and that Starling, as an attractive young woman, may be just the bait to draw him out.
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2. Hannibal★ 6.8
2001 · 2 h 11 min · MA 15+
After having successfully eluded the authorities for years, Hannibal peacefully lives in Italy in disguise as an art scholar. Trouble strikes again when he's discovered leaving a deserving few dead in the process. He returns to America to make contact with now disgraced Agent Clarice Starling, who is suffering the wrath of a malicious FBI rival as well as the media.
Not on a streaming service in Australia right now. Rent it from $4.99 on Fetch.
3. Red Dragon★ 7.2
2002 · 2 h 4 min · MA 15+
Former FBI Agent Will Graham, who was once almost killed by the savage Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter, now has no choice but to face him again, as it seems Lecter is the only one who can help Graham track down a new serial killer.
Not on a streaming service in Australia right now. Rent it from $4.99 on Fetch.
Order, release dates and running times: TMDB. Where to watch: JustWatch daily feed, updated 12 November 2026. Ratings: IMDb.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch the The Hannibal Lecter movies in?
In release order: 1. The Silence of the Lambs (1991), 2. Hannibal (2001), 3. Red Dragon (2002).
How many The Hannibal Lecter movies are there?
3 films have been released, from 1991 to 2002.
Where can I stream the The Hannibal Lecter movies in Australia?
Netflix has the most: 1 of them (The Silence of the Lambs). Stan has 1, BINGE has 1 and Foxtel Now has 1. The list on this page shows where each film streams today.
How long does it take to watch every The Hannibal Lecter movie?
6 hours 14 minutes back to back, for the 3 released films (running times from TMDB).