Book · 1981 · thriller
Red Dragon by Thomas Harris: every TV and movie adaptation
Quick answer
Red Dragon by Thomas Harris (1981) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 2 movies: Manhunter (1986), Red Dragon (2002), Hannibal (2013).
It is book 1 of the Hannibal Lecter series.
About Red Dragon
Red Dragon is a book by Thomas Harris, first published in 1981. It is book 1 in the Hannibal Lecter series, which has 4 books on record. Genre: thriller, horror fiction, crime fiction. The first screen adaptation was Manhunter in 1986; the most recent released one is Hannibal (2013).
1981 novel by Thomas Harris.
Every adaptation of Red Dragon
Red Dragon
Movie · 2002 · United States · directed by Brett Ratner
2002 film directed by Brett Ratner.
Hannibal Lecter: books in order
- Red Dragon (1981)
- The Silence of the Lambs (1988)
- Hannibal (1999)
More Thomas Harris books on screen
- The Silence of the Lambs (1988) · 2 adaptations
- Hannibal Rising (2006) · 2 adaptations
- Hannibal (1999) · 2 adaptations
Common questions
Has Red Dragon been made into a TV show or movie?
Yes. Red Dragon by Thomas Harris (1981) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 2 movies: Manhunter (1986), Red Dragon (2002), Hannibal (2013).
Who wrote Red Dragon?
Red Dragon was written by Thomas Harris and first published in 1981.
How many adaptations of Red Dragon are there?
We list 3 screen adaptations: 1 TV series and 2 movies.
Is a new Red Dragon adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is Hannibal (2013).
Is Red Dragon part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 of the Hannibal Lecter series; it is the first book, so start here.
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