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Hannibal Rising

2007, English. Directed by Peter Webber.

It started with revenge.

The story of the early, murderous roots of the cannibalistic killer, Hannibal Lecter – from his hard-scrabble Lithuanian childhood, where he witnesses the repulsive lengths to which hungry soldiers will go to satiate themselves, through his sojourn in France, where as a medical student he hones his appetite for the kill and learnt sword skills from his Japanese girlfriend, who happened to have similar fate

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Runtime
2h 1m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.3/10 from 2,508 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
6 February 2007
Country
Czech Republic, France, Italy, United Kingdom
Written by
Thomas Harris
Budget
$75M
Box office
$82M
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What Hannibal Rising is based on

Hannibal Rising is based on Hannibal Rising, a 2006 novel by Thomas Harris.

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Hannibal Rising: quick answers

Is Hannibal Rising worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 2,508 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Hannibal Rising?

Hannibal Rising runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).

Does Hannibal Rising have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Hannibal Rising. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Hannibal Rising parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Hannibal Rising is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Hannibal Rising on?

Hannibal Rising is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Hannibal Rising?

If you liked Hannibal Rising, try Red Dragon, Deranged, Saw V.

Who directed Hannibal Rising?

Hannibal Rising (2007) was directed by Peter Webber and stars Gaspard Ulliel, Aaran Thomas, Gong Li.

What is Hannibal Rising based on?

Hannibal Rising is based on Hannibal Rising, a 2006 novel by Thomas Harris.

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