If you’re a fan of detective stories, then you’ll want to watch the Jesse Stone movies in order. The movies follow the life and cases of police chief Jesse Stone, and each movie is more thrilling than the last. So gear up for some serious suspense and get started with the first movie in the series!
Jesse Stone Movies Release Dates
The Jesse Stone movies are mystery/crime films based on the novels of Robert B. Parker. The first film, Stone Cold, was released in 2005 and the most recent film, Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise, was released in 2015. There have been a total of nine Jesse Stone movies released to date. In this blog post, we will take a look at the release dates of all nine Jesse Stone movies.
- Jesse Stone: Stone Cold (2005)
- Jesse Stone: Night Passage (2006)
- Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise (2006)
- Jesse Stone: Sea Change (2007)
- Jesse Stone: Thin Ice (2009)
- Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)
- Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost (2011)
- Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt (2012)
- Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise (2015)
The Jesse Stone Movies Chronological Order
The Jesse Stone film series is mostly in chronological order, there is one minor time jump: Jesse Stone: Night Passage, so if you want to watch the series in chronological order, the list below is.
- Jesse Stone: Night Passage (2006)
- Jesse Stone: Stone Cold (2005)
- Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise (2006)
- Jesse Stone: Sea Change (2007)
- Jesse Stone: Thin Ice (2009)
- Jesse Stone: No Remorse (2010)
- Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost (2011)
- Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt (2012)
- Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise (2015)
Jesse Stone: Night Passage
Jesse Stone: Night Passage is a 2006 American made-for-television crime drama directed by Robert Harmon and starring Tom Selleck, Viola Davis, and Stephen Baldwin. The film is based on the Jesse Stone novel of the same name by Robert B. Parker.
When the small town of Paradise, Massachusetts, is plagued by a series of robberies, the police chief assigns Jesse Stone to investigate. But when two of the suspects are found dead, Jesse begins to suspect that there’s more to the robberies than meets the eye.
As he delves deeper into the case, Jesse uncovers a conspiracy that could destroy the town – and himself.
Jesse Stone: Night Passage is a tense, suspenseful thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end. This is the first chronological installment of Jesse Stone movies in order.
Jesse Stone: Stone Cold
Jesse Stone: Stone Cold is a made-for-television movie aired on CBS in 2005. It was based on the Jesse Stone novel of the same name by Robert B. Parker. The film was directed by Robert Harmon and written by Michael Brandman.
Jesse Stone (Tom Selleck) is a small-town police chief in the fictional town of Paradise, Massachusetts. A former Los Angeles homicide detective, Jesse was forced to take the job in Paradise after being fired from the LAPD for alcohol-related problems.
Jesse Stone: Stone Cold is a suspenseful thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end. And this is the second chronological installment of Jesse Stone movies in order.
Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise
Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise film is a 2006 American made-for-television crime drama film directed by Robert Harmon and starring Tom Selleck, Luke Perry, Gloria Reuben, William Devane, and Viola Davis. The film was written by Michael Brandman and based on the Jesse Stone novel Death in Paradise by Robert B. Parker.
On the edge of a lake, a body is discovered. Jesse Stone, the police chief, launches an inquiry. It turns out to be a high school student who is pregnant. Another instance involves a persistent wife-beater. Jesse begins dating and going to therapy.
Critical reception for Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise was positive, and the film was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards, winning one.
This is the third chronological installment of Jesse Stone movies in order.
Jesse Stone: Sea Change
Police Chief Jesse Stone’s psychologist suggests looking into old, unresolved cases for helping to reduce drinking while remaining active. The murder of a bank teller is the first of three points he starts before his time. He is also looking into a possible rape.
Jesse Stone: Sea Change is a thrilling mystery that keeps you guessing until the end. Don’t miss this exciting installment in the Jesse Stone series.
This is the fourth chronological installment of Jesse Stone movies in order.
Jesse Stone: Thin Ice
Jesse Stone: Thin Ice is a 2009 American made-for-television crime drama directed by Robert Harmon and starring Tom Selleck, Viola Davis, William Devane, Kohl Sudduth, Stephen McHattie, Saul Rubinek, and Gloria Reuben. The film aired on CBS on February 20, 2009. This is the seventh film in the Jesse Stone series, based on the characters of Robert B. Parker.
Jesse Stone and Captain Healy are shot during an unauthorized stake-out in Boston. The mother of an abducted child is directed to Stone by a mysterious message sent from Paradise. She hopes he will revive the case even if her kid is pronounced dead.
Jesse Stone: Thin Ice was generally well-received by critics. Won 2010 Canadian Society of Cinematographers Award for Best Cinematography in TV Drama.
This is the fifth chronological installment of Jesse Stone movies in order.
Jesse Stone: No Remorse
Paradise has suspended Police Chief Jesse Stone. He assists a friend in dealing with a Boston serial killer as a consultant. He purchases his first cellphone to avoid receiving calls from his ex. Paradise PD is overwhelmed by a robbery/murder at a convenience store.
Jesse Stone: No Remorse is a 2010 American television mystery film directed by Robert Harmon and starring Tom Selleck, Viola Davis, and Kohl Sudduth. The film is based on the Jesse Stone novel of the same name by Robert B. Parker.
This is the sixth chronological installment of Jesse Stone movies in order.
Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost
After being forced into retirement, Jesse Stone looks into the mysterious murder of a young friend as the police department in Paradise contends with the pretentious new chief, a town councilman’s son-in-law.
Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost is a 2011 American made-for-television crime drama film directed by Robert Harmon and starring Tom Selleck, Kathy Baker, William Devane and Viola Davis. The film is based on the ninth Jesse Stone novel, Innocents Lost.
This is the seventh chronological installment of Jesse Stone movies in order.
Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt
After the new chief who succeeded him and another officer in their police cruiser were killed in an explosion, Jesse Stone is forced to end his involuntary retirement. Due to the resignation of all the other police, Jesse is left to solve the murder alone.
The benefit of Doubt is a made-for-television movie based on the Jesse Stone novel of the same name. The film was directed by Robert Harmon and starred Tom Selleck as Jesse Stone. The movie also featured Viola Davis, Kohl Sudduth, and Stephen McHattie.
This is the eighth chronological installment of Jesse Stone movies in order.
Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise
A made-for-television film titled The Benefit of Doubt is based on the Jesse Stone book of the same name. Tom Selleck as Jesse Stone in the Robert Harmon-helmed movie. Stephen McHattie, Kohl Sudduth, and Viola Davis were also present in the film.
Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise is the most recent of nine television movies based on the Jesse Stone characters from Robert B. Parker’s Jesse Stone novels. It was written by Selleck and Michael Brandman and was shot on location in Lunenburg and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
This is the ninthchronological installment of Jesse Stone movies in order.
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