Manhunter (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1986, Manhunter is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Michael Mann, running about 120 minutes. “It's just you and me now, sport…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. FBI Agent Will Graham, who retired after catching Hannibal Lecter, returns to duty to engage in a risky cat-and-mouse game with Lecktor to capture a new killer.
Who’s in it. Manhunter stars William Petersen as Will Graham, Kim Greist as Molly Graham, Dennis Farina as Jack Crawford and Brian Cox as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Manhunter has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $8.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manhunter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manhunter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manhunter (1986)?
- In US, Manhunter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manhunter worth watching?
- Manhunter holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Manhunter?
- Manhunter stars William Petersen, Kim Greist, Dennis Farina, Brian Cox and Joan Allen.
- When was Manhunter released?
- Manhunter was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.