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Hannibal

2001·Movie
2h 11min·R
IMDb6.8Metacritic576.5

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6
  • Romance3

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

His genius undeniable. His evil unspeakable. His name...Hannibal.

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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Ridley Scott, Adam Somner, Alexander Witt
Written by:
David Mamet, Steven Zaillian, Thomas Harris
Produced by:
Ridley Scott, Dino De Laurentiis, Martha De Laurentiis
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer, Paul Massey, Dan O'Connell

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Hannibal

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Where can I stream Hannibal legally?

PrimeHuluHBO MaxThe RokuKanopyAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TV

Hannibal is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hannibal worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hannibal rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Hannibal?

2 h 11 min

Hannibal runs 2 h 11 min.

Is Hannibal based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hannibal?

Critics57
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Hannibal higher (67) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Hannibal a box office hit?

Budget$87 million
Box office$352 million

Yes. It cost about $87 million to make and earned $352 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What language is Hannibal in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hannibal?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hannibal in 123 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hannibal use?

Bittersweet EndingAdaptation DistillationBut Now I Must GoAll Part of the ShowUnnervingly HeartwarmingAdapted OutDies Differently in AdaptationNear-Miss Groin AttackLife-or-Limb DecisionFoe Romance SubtextContinuity NodProduct Placementand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Hannibal, including Bittersweet Ending, Adaptation Distillation, But Now I Must Go.