The Hunters (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1957, The Hunters is a notable film directed by Robert Gardner.
What it’s about. An ethnographic film that documents the efforts of four !Kung men (also known as Ju/'hoansi or Bushmen) to hunt a giraffe in the Kalahari Desert of Namibia. The footage was shot by John Marshall during a Smithsonian-Harvard Peabody sponsored expedition in 1952–53. In addition to the giraffe hunt, the film shows other aspects of !Kung life at that time, including family relationships, socializing and storytelling, and the hard work of gathering plant foods and hunting for small game.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Hunters 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 Hunters page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hunters (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hunters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hunters worth watching?
- The Hunters holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.