The Bounty Hunter (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 2.3
Released in 1989, The Bounty Hunter is an action and crime film directed by Robert Ginty, running about 90 minutes. “He cleaned up as The Exterminator. Fought back as The Retaliator. Now he's setting a new price on vengeance.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-cop turned bounty hunter shows up in a small town looking for a man who's jumped bail. However, the real reason he's there is to avenge his old friend, an Indian who lived in the area and was murdered by the local sheriff, who is trying to get the Indians to sell their land cheaply so an oil company can move in and take over the land, which they believe sits on top of large reserves of oil.
Who’s in it. The Bounty Hunter stars Robert Ginty as Duke Evans, Bo Hopkins as Sheriff Bennett, Loeta Waterdown as Marion Foot and Melvin Holt as Kevin Foot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.3/10, The Bounty Hunter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bounty Hunter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bounty Hunter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bounty Hunter (1989)?
- In US, The Bounty Hunter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bounty Hunter worth watching?
- The Bounty Hunter holds an audience score of 2.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bounty Hunter?
- The Bounty Hunter stars Robert Ginty, Bo Hopkins, Loeta Waterdown, Melvin Holt and Dave Lowry.
- When was The Bounty Hunter released?
- The Bounty Hunter was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.