What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedHanna
Joe Wright · Film · 2011
If you loved Hanna, start with Hanna (David Farr, 2019) — a series from the same story. Below: 1 book, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Hanna across media.
If Hanna kept you hooked, it is because you are drawn to the volatile intersection of identity, survival, and deep-seated government conspiracies.
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Adaptation
Hanna
David Farr · Series · 2019
Books on the same thread
The Hunter
Tom Wood · Book · 2011
Shares a thread with Hanna: Espionage Thriller.
Like Hanna, Victor lives in a world defined by paranoia and professional detachment, making this book a perfect choice for those obsessed with the cold mechanics of assassination.
Series on the same thread
Hunter x Hunter
Series · 2011
Explores: self-discovery, overcoming adversity, friendship.
This series mirrors the coming-of-age journey found in Hanna, focusing on a youth stepping out from a parent's shadow to navigate a dangerous world through rigorous, self-defining tests.
SPY x FAMILY
Series · 2022
Explores: Found Family, Secret Identity, Fish Out of Water.
You will recognize the tension of Hanna in this story, where secret identities and the struggle to maintain a normal family life collide with the reality of espionage.
Homeland
Howard Gordon · Series · 2011
Explores: Mental Illness, National Security, Moral Ambiguity.
Much like the protagonist of Hanna, Carrie Mathison operates within a high-stakes intelligence world where personal instability and national security threats force her to constantly question her surroundings.
Hannibal
Bryan Fuller · Series · 2013
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Manipulation, The Nature of Evil.
If the moral ambiguity of Hanna intrigued you, the psychological manipulation and intense character studies here provide a similarly dark exploration of the human condition and the nature of evil.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Explores: human condition, experimental storytelling, moral ambiguity.
These cinematic audio stories capture the same sense of suspense and moral uncertainty present in Hanna, offering an immersive experience that forces you to question every character's hidden motives.
Who Killed Emma?
Podcast
Explores: Unsolved Murder, Police Investigation, Sexual Assault.
Just as Hanna uncovers unsettling truths about her existence, this investigative journey into a cold case forces you to confront a grim reality hidden beneath the surface of society.
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Common questions
Is the 2019 Hanna series a remake of the 2011 movie?
The 2019 Hanna series is an adaptation of the 2011 film directed by Joe Wright. Both versions follow the story of a girl raised in the wilds of Finland by her ex-CIA father to become a perfect assassin and her subsequent journey across Europe while eluding intelligence operatives.
What is the premise of the 2011 movie Hanna?
In the 2011 movie Hanna, a young girl trained by her ex-CIA father in the Finnish wilderness is sent on a mission across Europe. She must evade a ruthless intelligence operative while uncovering startling revelations about her existence and her father's true intentions for her life.
Should I watch the movie or the 2019 Hanna series first?
You can watch either the 2011 movie or the 2019 Hanna series independently, as they are separate adaptations of the same core story. The movie provides a condensed version of the plot, while the series expands on the narrative of the girl raised to be an assassin.
Is Hanna about a girl raised to be an assassin?
Yes, Hanna focuses on a girl raised in the wilds of Finland by her father, an ex-CIA agent. Her entire upbringing is specifically geared toward making her the perfect assassin, which becomes the central conflict as she enters the world and faces agents dispatched to track her down.