Dirty Harry - Watch Order: 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.
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Dirty Harry
When a madman dubbed 'Scorpio' terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisoners approach to law enforcement – is tasked with hunting down the psychopath.
Magnum Force
"Dirty" Harry Callahan is a San Francisco Police Inspector on the trail of a group of rogue cops who have taken justice into their own hands. When shady characters are murdered one after another in grisly fashion, only Dirty Harry can stop them.
The Enforcer
Dirty Harry Callahan returns again, this time saddled with a rookie female partner. Together, they must stop a terrorist group consisting of angry Vietnam veterans.
Sudden Impact
When a young rape victim takes justice into her own hands and becomes a serial killer, it's up to Dirty Harry Callahan, on suspension from the SFPD, to bring her to justice.
The Dead Pool
Dirty Harry Callahan returns for his final film adventure. Together with his partner Al Quan, he must investigate the systematic murder of actors and musicians. By the time Harry learns that the murders are a part of a sick game to predict the deaths of celebrities before they happen, it may be too late...
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