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Thomas Harris: books in order and screen adaptations
Quick answer
Thomas Harris has 4 books adapted into 7 TV shows and movies.
About Thomas Harris's books on screen
Thomas Harris has 4 works on record that have been adapted for the screen, published from 1981 to 2006. Together they have become 2 TV series and 5 movies. The first adaptation was Manhunter (1986), and the most recent released one is Clarice (2021). The most adapted is Red Dragon, with 3 screen versions. Series: Hannibal Lecter.
Thomas Harris books with adaptations, in publication order
- Red Dragon (1981) · Hannibal Lecter #1 · adapted as Red Dragon (2002), Hannibal (2013), Manhunter (1986)
- The Silence of the Lambs (1988) · Hannibal Lecter #2 · adapted as The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Clarice (2021)
- Hannibal (1999) · Hannibal Lecter #3 · adapted as Hannibal (2001), Hannibal (2013)
- Hannibal Rising (2006) · Hannibal Lecter · adapted as Hannibal (2013), Hannibal Rising (2007)
TV shows and movies based on Thomas Harris's books
- Clarice (TV, 2021)
- Hannibal (TV, 2013)
- Hannibal Rising (movie, 2007)
- Red Dragon (movie, 2002)
- Hannibal (movie, 2001)
- The Silence of the Lambs (movie, 1991)
- Manhunter (movie, 1986)
Common questions
How many Thomas Harris books have been made into movies or TV shows?
4 books have been adapted into 7 TV shows and movies.
What was the first Thomas Harris adaptation?
Manhunter, released in 1986, a movie based on Red Dragon.
Is a new Thomas Harris adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet; the latest released one is Clarice.
Which Thomas Harris book has the most adaptations?
Red Dragon, with 3 TV and movie versions.
Where should I start reading Thomas Harris?
For the series, start with Red Dragon, the first book in reading order.