The Hunting Party (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1971, The Hunting Party is an action, drama and western film directed by Don Medford, running about 111 minutes. “You're Invited to a Party... We'll Play the Deadliest Game of All... Hunting 26 Men and 1 Woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A ruthless rancher, and his gang, use extremely long range rifles to kill the men who kidnapped his wife.
Who’s in it. The Hunting Party stars Oliver Reed as Frank Calder, Gene Hackman as Brandt Ruger, Candice Bergen as Melissa Ruger and Simon Oakland as Matthew Gunn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Hunting Party has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel 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 The Hunting Party page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hunting Party 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 Hunting Party (1971)?
- In US, The Hunting Party is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, 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 The Hunting Party worth watching?
- The Hunting Party holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hunting Party?
- The Hunting Party stars Oliver Reed, Gene Hackman, Candice Bergen, Simon Oakland and Ronald Howard.
- When was The Hunting Party released?
- The Hunting Party was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.