Manhunt (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1976, Manhunt is an action, drama and crime film directed by Junya Satō, running about 151 minutes. “Kimi yo Fundo no Kawa o Watare” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tough prosecutor is falsely accused of theft and goes on the run to clear his name. He is assisted by the beautiful daughter of a rich man.
Who’s in it. Manhunt stars Ken Takakura as Morioka, Ryoko Nakano as Tonami Mayumi, Yoshio Harada as Detective Yamura and Ryō Ikebe as Ito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Manhunt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manhunt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manhunt 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 Manhunt (1976)?
- In US, Manhunt is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manhunt worth watching?
- Manhunt holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manhunt?
- Manhunt stars Ken Takakura, Ryoko Nakano, Yoshio Harada, Ryō Ikebe and Hideji Ōtaki.
- When was Manhunt released?
- Manhunt was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 151 minutes.