Fate Is the Hunter (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1964, Fate Is the Hunter is a drama film directed by Ralph Nelson, running about 106 minutes. “He played with death to prove a theory” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man refuses to believe that pilot error caused a fatal crash, and persists in looking for another reason. Airliner crashes near Los Angeles due to unusual string of coincidences. Stewardess, who is sole survivor, joins airline executives in discovering the causes of the crash.
Who’s in it. Fate Is the Hunter stars Glenn Ford as Sam McBane, Nancy Kwan as Sally Fraser, Rod Taylor as Captain Jack Savage and Suzanne Pleshette as Martha Webster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Fate Is the Hunter 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 Fate Is the Hunter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fate Is the Hunter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fate Is the Hunter (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fate Is the Hunter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fate Is the Hunter worth watching?
- Fate Is the Hunter holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fate Is the Hunter?
- Fate Is the Hunter stars Glenn Ford, Nancy Kwan, Rod Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette and Jane Russell.
- When was Fate Is the Hunter released?
- Fate Is the Hunter was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.