The Hunt (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2012, The Hunt is a drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg, running about 116 minutes. “The lie is spreading.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teacher lives a lonely life, all the while struggling over his son’s custody. His life slowly gets better as he finds love and receives good news from his son, but his new luck is about to be brutally shattered by an innocent little lie.
Who’s in it. The Hunt stars Mads Mikkelsen as Lucas, Thomas Bo Larsen as Theo, Annika Wedderkopp as Klara and Lasse Fogelstrøm as Marcus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Hunt sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $18.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and 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 Hunt page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hunt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hunt (2012)?
- In US, The Hunt is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Hunt worth watching?
- The Hunt holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hunt?
- The Hunt stars Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Annika Wedderkopp, Lasse Fogelstrøm and Susse Wold.
- When was The Hunt released?
- The Hunt was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.