The Hunter (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1980, The Hunter is an action, comedy and thriller film directed by Buzz Kulik, running about 93 minutes. “He's not as fast as he used to be... That's what makes him human. He's a bounty hunter... And that's what makes him dangerous.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During his long career, bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson has caught over 5,000 criminals. Now, while he is working on apprehending fugitives in Illinois, Texas and Nebraska, he himself is being hunted by a psychotic killer.
Who’s in it. The Hunter stars Steve McQueen as Ralph "Papa" Thorson, Eli Wallach as Ritchie Blumenthal, Kathryn Harrold as Dorothy ("Dotty") and LeVar Burton as Tommy Price, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Hunter 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 The Hunter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hunter 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 Hunter (1980)?
- In US, The Hunter 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 The Hunter worth watching?
- The Hunter holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hunter?
- The Hunter stars Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton and Ben Johnson.
- When was The Hunter released?
- The Hunter was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.