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The Falcon Series

The movie series from the 1940's featuring the detective The Falcon...

16Movies
★ 7.0 Avg Rating

The Falcon Series Movies: Timeline & Franchise Overview

The The Falcon Series franchise spans roughly 8 years, featuring 16 interconnected films that build a shared narrative universe.

From its earliest installment to the most recent release, the series has expanded its world-building while introducing new characters and story arcs. Notable entries such as Search for Danger demonstrate the franchise’s ability to maintain audience interest over time.

Franchise Quality Benchmark

Across all entries, the series holds an average audience rating of 6.1. While many long-running franchises experience declining reception, this series continues to deliver memorable cinematic moments.

Viewing Order Strategy

Most viewers prefer watching the films in release order, which reflects how audiences originally experienced the evolving story.

However, a chronological viewing order can provide deeper insight into the timeline of events within the The Falcon Series universe.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the The Falcon Series franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
The Gay Falcon

The Gay Falcon

1941★ 6.4ABOVE AVERAGE

Having forsaken the detective business for the safer confines of personal insurance, Gay Laurence is compelled to return to his sleuthing ways. Along with sidek...

2
A Date with the Falcon

A Date with the Falcon

1942★ 6.5HIT

In the second film of the series (and not a second part of anything), Gay Lawrence, aka The Falcon, is about to depart the city to marry his fiancée, Helen Reed...

3
The Falcon Takes Over

The Falcon Takes Over

1942★ 6.4ABOVE AVERAGE

While an escaped convict, Moose Malloy, goes in search of his ex-girlfriend Velma, police inspector Michael O'Hara attempts to track him assuming him to be a pr...

4
The Falcon's Brother

The Falcon's Brother

1942★ 6.5HIT

A gentlemanly detective known as The Falcon calls on his brother to help him stop the Nazis from assassinating a key diplomat....

5
The Falcon Strikes Back

The Falcon Strikes Back

1943★ 5.6ABOVE AVERAGE

The Falcon is framed for the murder of a banker and the theft of war bonds. He makes his escape into the mountains where he hides out in a rustic lodge. From he...

6
The Falcon in Danger

The Falcon in Danger

1943★ 6.0ABOVE AVERAGE

Two industrialists disappear from an airplane while the plane is in the air. Also missing is $100,000. The Falcon investigates and discovers a plot against the ...

7
The Falcon and the Co-Eds

The Falcon and the Co-Eds

1943★ 6.7HIT

The Falcon is called to a young woman's school to investigate a murder. When he arrives, another victim is discovered....

8
The Falcon Out West

The Falcon Out West

1944★ 5.3AVERAGE

When a Texas playboy is murdered in a New York City nightclub the Falcon investigates. When he learns that the victim was slipped rattlesnake venom, the trail l...

9
The Falcon in Mexico

The Falcon in Mexico

1944★ 5.5ABOVE AVERAGE

The Falcon travels to Mexico where he gets involved with murder and a mysterious painting....

10
The Falcon in Hollywood

The Falcon in Hollywood

1944★ 6.2ABOVE AVERAGE

Suave amateur detective Tom Lawrence--aka Michael Arlen's literary hero The Falcon--arrives in Hollywood for some rest and relaxation, only to find himself invo...

11
The Falcon in San Francisco

The Falcon in San Francisco

1945★ 6.2ABOVE AVERAGE

While on vacation, the Falcon is arrested for kidnapping after striking up a friendship with a girl whose nurse has been recently murdered....

12
The Falcon's Alibi

The Falcon's Alibi

1946★ 5.3AVERAGE

A society sleuth sets out on the trail of a society matron's lost jewels....

13
The Falcon's Adventure

The Falcon's Adventure

1946★ 6.6HIT

A society sleuth rescues a kidnapped woman, then is framed for murder....

14
Devil's Cargo

Devil's Cargo

1948★ 5.9ABOVE AVERAGE

John Calvert takes over as the Falcon in this Poverty-Row continuation of the film series....

15
Appointment with Murder

Appointment with Murder

1948★ 5.4AVERAGE

The second Falcon film to feature actor/magician John Calvert sees the Falcon dealing with art thieves....

16
Search for Danger

Search for Danger

1949★ 7.0HIT

The murders of a suspected thief and a rival private eye draw the attention of The Falcon....

Common Questions about The Falcon Series

How many movies are in the The Falcon Series?

There are currently 16 movies in the The Falcon Series, starting from The Falcon's Alibi to the latest release, Search for Danger.

What is the best order to watch the The Falcon Series?

The best way to watch the The Falcon Series is usually in release order: starting with The Falcon's Alibi and ending with Search for Danger. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Falcon Series?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Search for Danger in this franchise.