Hannibal Rising (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2007, Hannibal Rising is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Peter Webber, running about 121 minutes. “It started with revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 med student he hones his appetite for the kill.
Who’s in it. Hannibal Rising stars Gaspard Ulliel as Hannibal Lecter, Aaran Thomas as Hannibal Lecter (young), Gong Li as Lady Murasaki and Dominic West as Inspector Popil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Hannibal Rising has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $82.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hannibal Rising page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hannibal Rising tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hannibal Rising (2007)?
- In US, Hannibal Rising is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hannibal Rising worth watching?
- Hannibal Rising holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hannibal Rising?
- Hannibal Rising stars Gaspard Ulliel, Aaran Thomas, Gong Li, Dominic West and Rhys Ifans.
- When was Hannibal Rising released?
- Hannibal Rising was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.