Hannibal (2001)
A chilling game of cat and mouse unfolds as an art scholar's past catches up to him.
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.
How intense is Hannibal?
Hannibal is properly scary, with extreme gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Hannibal feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulchillingatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Hannibal
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Is Hannibal for you?
Is Hannibal scary?
Yes, properly. Hannibal is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Hannibal gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Hannibal sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Hannibal OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Hannibal?
Hannibal runs 2h 11m.
Where can I stream Hannibal?
Hannibal is streaming on Prime Video, Hulu, Kanopy and The Roku Channel.
Does Hannibal have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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