The Hunting Ground (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1951, The Hunting Ground is a comedy and drama film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In Cantagrel, Urbain Coindet, a farmer and town councilor in his forties, finds his wife hanging from a beam in the barn. Aurélie Coindet has committed suicide but not everybody is convinced. The village is soon divided in two conflicting sides, the Republicans who support Urbain and the clericals accusing him of murder, which particularly suits Frédéric, a tobacco smuggler who hates the farmer. Urbain's case becomes even worse as he develops a tender feeling for Jeanne, a sweet young lady who happens to be Frédéric's sister...
Who’s in it. The Hunting Ground stars Fernandel as Urbain Coindet, paysan et conseiller municipal, Andrex as Frédéric Gari, contrebandier et frère de Jeanne, Édouard Delmont as Capucet, le garde-champêtre ivrogne and Antonin Berval as le père Gari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Hunting Ground has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hunting Ground page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hunting Ground tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hunting Ground (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hunting Ground change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hunting Ground worth watching?
- The Hunting Ground holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hunting Ground?
- The Hunting Ground stars Fernandel, Andrex, Édouard Delmont, Antonin Berval and René Génin.
- When was The Hunting Ground released?
- The Hunting Ground was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.