Dirty Harry Movies: Release Order
The Dirty Harry series follows San Francisco Police Inspector Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) across five films spanning nearly two decades, creating an epic cop thriller franchise. Eastwood's portrayal of the uncompromising, .44 Magnum-wielding detective defined the vigilante cop archetype and influenced countless action films that followed.
This chronological journey from 1971 to 1988 presents Harry's character development naturally as he ages and faces evolving challenges in law enforcement, maintaining continuity throughout. Watch as the series explores increasingly complex moral dilemmas while Harry's uncompromising approach to justice remains constant against San Francisco's changing criminal landscape.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Magnum Force
"Dirty" Harry Callahan must hunt down a group of rogue San Francisco police officers who have decided to take justice into their own hands by executing criminals themselves.
Sudden Impact
Dirty Harry Callahan must track down a vigilante serial killer who is targeting criminals, while dealing with his own suspension from the San Francisco Police Department.
The Dead Pool
Dirty Harry Callahan returns for his final adventure, investigating the systematic murders of celebrities that are part of a twisted prediction game.
Other Film Series
A Better Tomorrow
A landmark Hong Kong action series exploring themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and redemption through stylized gunplay and emotional drama.
Infernal Affairs
A tightly connected Hong Kong crime trilogy exploring dual identities and betrayal through the parallel stories of two moles infiltrating opposite sides of the law.
Ninja
Cannon Films' cult classic ninja trilogy from the 1980s, featuring Sho Kosugi in standalone action adventures that helped define the era's martial arts B-movies.
Quentin Tarantino
Influential American filmmaker known for nonlinear storytelling, stylized violence, pop culture references, and memorable dialogue across ten acclaimed directorial works.
The Joker
A collection of major live-action Joker portrayals across different Batman film universes.
The Punisher
Three completely separate reboot films featuring Frank Castle's vigilante crusade, each with different actors, settings, and interpretations of the character.