The Hunt for a Killer (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2020, The Hunt for a Killer is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Mikael Marcimain, running about 270 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on true stories about real homicide investigations in the south of Sweden between 1989-2004. The six-part series explores the murder of 10-year-old Helen Nilsson in Hörby, southern Sweden, a seemingly impossible case that remained unsolved for 15 years. On the March 1989 night when Helen disappeared, there were around 20 suspected paedophiles living in Hörby.
Who’s in it. The Hunt for a Killer stars Anders Beckman as Per-Åke Åkesson, Lotten Roos as Monica Olhed, Håkan Bengtsson as Erik Johansson and Lars Schilken as Tonny Andersson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Hunt for a Killer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hunt for a Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hunt for a Killer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hunt for a Killer (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hunt for a Killer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hunt for a Killer worth watching?
- The Hunt for a Killer holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hunt for a Killer?
- The Hunt for a Killer stars Anders Beckman, Lotten Roos, Håkan Bengtsson, Lars Schilken and Rasmus Troedsson.
- When was The Hunt for a Killer released?
- The Hunt for a Killer was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 270 minutes.