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
Dirty Harry
A tough San Francisco cop with unconventional methods must track down a dangerous killer terrorizing the city.
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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.
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The Enforcer
Dirty Harry Callahan is paired with a rookie female partner as they work together to stop a dangerous terrorist group in this action-packed sequel.
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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.
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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.
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Other Film Series
Alcatraz
Films featuring the infamous island prison, from classic escapes to modern action thrillers.
Christopher Nolan
Visionary British-American filmmaker renowned for his complex narratives, temporal experimentation, and spectacular practical filmmaking.
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.
Noomi Rapace
Swedish actress known for intense, transformative performances across international cinema.
Pusher
A Danish crime trilogy exploring Copenhagen's criminal underworld through different protagonists, plus an unconnected English remake.