White Hunter, Black Heart (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, White Hunter, Black Heart is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 112 minutes. “An adventure in obsession...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Renowned filmmaker John Wilson travels to Africa to direct a new movie, but constantly leaves to hunt elephants and other game, to the dismay of his cast and crew. He eventually becomes obsessed with hunting down and killing one specific elephant.
Who’s in it. White Hunter, Black Heart stars Clint Eastwood as John Wilson, Jeff Fahey as Pete Verrill, Charlotte Cornwell as Miss Wilding and George Dzundza as Paul Landers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, White Hunter, Black Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 White Hunter, Black Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Hunter, Black Heart 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 White Hunter, Black Heart (1990)?
- In US, White Hunter, Black Heart is available to 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 White Hunter, Black Heart worth watching?
- White Hunter, Black Heart holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Hunter, Black Heart?
- White Hunter, Black Heart stars Clint Eastwood, Jeff Fahey, Charlotte Cornwell, George Dzundza and Alun Armstrong.
- When was White Hunter, Black Heart released?
- White Hunter, Black Heart was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.