Hatari! (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1962, Hatari! is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 157 minutes. “Hatari means Fun! Hatari means Adventure! Hatari means Thrills!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of men trap wild animals in Africa and sell them to zoos. Will the arrival of a female wildlife photographer change their ways?
Who’s in it. Hatari! stars John Wayne as Sean Mercer, Hardy Krüger as Kurt Muller, Elsa Martinelli as Anna Maria 'Dallas' D'Allesandro and Red Buttons as Pockets, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Hatari! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Hatari! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hatari! 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 Hatari! (1962)?
- In US, Hatari! is available to 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 Hatari! worth watching?
- Hatari! holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hatari!?
- Hatari! stars John Wayne, Hardy Krüger, Elsa Martinelli, Red Buttons and Gérard Blain.
- When was Hatari! released?
- Hatari! was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.