Hannibal (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hannibal is a 2001 crime thriller directed by Ridley Scott, starring Julianne Moore and Anthony Hopkins. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes and earned $351.7 million worldwide on a $87 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 2002. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 11m (131 min)
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Budget
- $87M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Hannibal About?
The premise of Hannibal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
FBI Agent Clarice Starling is drawn back into a terrifying ordeal when the brilliant and manipulative Hannibal Lecter escapes from custody and resurfaces in Italy. Ten years after their previous encounter, Starling must confront her own past while attempting to understand Lecter's motives and stop his deadly new scheme, facing a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a chillingly intelligent adversary.
Hannibal Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cannibal
- cannibalism
- serial killer
- police
- pistol
- exposed brain
- brain eating
- fbi agent
- opera
- haunted by the past
- woman in jeopardy
- italy
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- revenge
- florence italy
- reward
- snowglobe
- german shepherd
- female agent
- kiss
- character name as title
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- serial killer crime
- brief nudity
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- brief female full frontal nudity
- full female nudity
- hannibal lecter character
- villain escapes
- hand cut off
- knife
- baby
- criminal mastermind
- psychopath
- fugitive
- police inspector
- blood splatter
- violence
- human monster
- handcuffs
- carousel
- wheelchair
- boar
- based on novel
- surprise ending
- tough girl
- evil
- evil man
- heroine
Hannibal Cast
Julianne Moore leads the cast, with Anthony Hopkins. Directed by Ridley Scott.
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Director Ridley Scott
More from Ridley Scott
More films directed by Ridley Scott, best-rated first: Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise and The Martian.
Hannibal Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hannibal 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 68% User score
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Hannibal Plot Summary
What happens in Hannibal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative unfolds a decade after the chilling events portrayed in The Silence of the Lambs (1991). We follow Barney, one of the caregivers for Dr. Hannibal Lecter, who engages in a conversation with the severely disfigured and wheelchair-bound Mason Verger (Gary Oldman). Barney presents Verger with a grim artifact: the notorious leather restraining mask used on Lecter during his transport. Verger eagerly agrees to the $250,000 price tag for this dark memento.
Full summary
The whole story of Hannibal, scene by scene
Hannibal Box Office & Budget
Hannibal grossed $351.7 million worldwide on a $87 million budget, 4.0 times what it cost. $165.1 million came from the US and Canada and $186.6 million (53%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$351.7M
4.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $165.1M
- International
- $186.6M
- Budget
- $87M
Hannibal Awards & Nominations
Hannibal earned 1 award nomination, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 2002.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress – Julianne Moore
Hannibal Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hannibal.
How Well Do You Know Hannibal?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What profession does Clarice Starling hold in 'Hannibal'?
Cars in Hannibal
53 cars on screen, including the 1989 Cadillac Brougham and the Chevrolet Step-Van.
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1992 Ford Econoline Important role -
1987 Ford Mustang Important role
Hannibal Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “The Silence of the Lambs 2” and “한니발”.
- Also known as
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- The Silence of the Lambs 2
- 한니발
- 沉默的羔羊2
- El silencio de los corderos Hannibal
- Ганнибал
- 汉尼拔
- อำมหิตลั่นโลก
- Ханибал
- Χάνιμπαλ
- ハンニバル
- חניבעל
- 人魔
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- Ганнібал
- 沉默的殺機
- Hanibalas
- هانیبال
- هانيبال, ჰანიბალი
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Movies Like Hannibal
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hannibal Rising, The Silence of the Lambs and Manhunter.
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Hannibal Rising 2007 -
The Silence of the Lambs 1991 -
Manhunter 1986 -
Cannibal 2014 -
Red Dragon 2002 -
Serial Killers: The Real Life Hannibal Lecters 2001 -
Kannibal 2001 -
The Cannibal Man 1972 -
The Stendhal Syndrome 1996 -
The Killer Is Still Among Us 1986 -
The Plagues of Breslau 2018 -
The Plagues of Breslau 2020
Hannibal FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Hannibal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hannibal?
Hannibal runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
When was Hannibal released?
Hannibal was released on February 9, 2001.
Who directed Hannibal?
Hannibal was directed by Ridley Scott.
More films by Ridley Scott Who is in the cast of Hannibal?
Hannibal stars Julianne Moore and Anthony Hopkins.
How much did Hannibal make at the box office?
Hannibal grossed $351.7 million worldwide ($165.1 million domestic, $186.6 million international) on a budget of $87 million.
How is Hannibal rated?
Hannibal has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 57 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Was Hannibal nominated for any awards?
Hannibal received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Hannibal have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Hannibal has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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