The Hypnotist (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2012, The Hypnotist is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Lasse Hallström, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. After a young woman and her parents are murdered by a killer determined to wipe out the entire family, Detective Inspector Joona Linna works with a psychiatrist to hypnotize the son who narrowly escaped death in order to find the one surviving daughter before the murderer does.
Who’s in it. The Hypnotist stars Tobias Zilliacus as Joona Linna, Mikael Persbrandt as Erik Maria Bark, Lena Olin as Simone Bark and Helena af Sandeberg as Daniella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Hypnotist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Viaplay Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hypnotist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hypnotist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hypnotist (2012)?
- In US, The Hypnotist is available to stream on Viaplay Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hypnotist worth watching?
- The Hypnotist holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hypnotist?
- The Hypnotist stars Tobias Zilliacus, Mikael Persbrandt, Lena Olin, Helena af Sandeberg and Jonatan Bökman.
- When was The Hypnotist released?
- The Hypnotist was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.