Hannibal (2013)
A brilliant profiler enters the mind of a killer, unaware his new partner has a taste for the macabre.
Both a gift and a curse, Graham has the extraordinary ability to think like his prey—he sees what they see, feels what they feel. But while Graham is pursuing an especially troubling, cannibalistic murderer, Special Agent Jack Crawford teams him with a highly respected psychiatrist – a man with a taste for the criminal minded – Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
How intense is Hannibal?
Hannibal is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Hannibal feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyatmosphericchilling
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Hannibal
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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 brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Hannibal sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Hannibal OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Hannibal?
Episodes run about 45m.
Where can I stream Hannibal?
Hannibal is streaming on Netflix, Prime Video and Plex.
Does Hannibal have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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