Death Hunt (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1981, Death Hunt is an action, adventure and western film directed by Peter R. Hunt, running about 96 minutes. “Savage pursuit in the wilderness!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Yukon Territory, Canada, November 1931. Albert Johnson, a trapper who lives alone in the mountains, buys a dog almost dead after a brutal dogfight, a good deed that will put him in trouble.
Who’s in it. Death Hunt stars Charles Bronson as Albert Johnson, Lee Marvin as RCMP Sgt. Edgar Millen, Andrew Stevens as RCMP Const. Alvin Adams and Carl Weathers as George Washington Lincoln 'Sundog' Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Death Hunt 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 Death Hunt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Hunt tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Hunt (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death Hunt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death Hunt worth watching?
- Death Hunt holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Hunt?
- Death Hunt stars Charles Bronson, Lee Marvin, Andrew Stevens, Carl Weathers and Ed Lauter.
- When was Death Hunt released?
- Death Hunt was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.