Headhunter (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2009, Headhunter is a thriller film directed by Rumle Hammerich, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Martin Vinge, former notorious journalist, now successful headhunter with a complicated personal life, is in all confidentiality contacted by 85 year-old N.F. Sieger, S.E.O. of Denmark's largest shipping company and oil empire. Sieger hires Martin to find an alternative heir to the firm instead of his son, Daniel Sieger, who for a long time has been destined to take the company into the next era. Martin starts coming up with suitable names for the position, but discovers that he has actually been entangled in a larger impenetrable power game aimed at deciding what is really going to happen to the company; a brutal power struggle that puts an intense pressure on Martin and his private life and relationships.
Who’s in it. Headhunter stars Lars Mikkelsen as Martin Vinge, David Bateson as Dr. Liebmann, Charlotte Fich as Pernille and Samuel Fröler as Roland Berger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Headhunter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Viaplay Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Headhunter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Headhunter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Headhunter (2009)?
- In GB, Headhunter is available to stream on Viaplay Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Headhunter worth watching?
- Headhunter holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Headhunter?
- Headhunter stars Lars Mikkelsen, David Bateson, Charlotte Fich, Samuel Fröler and Andrea Vagn Jensen.
- When was Headhunter released?
- Headhunter was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.