FeatureAnimation

A Hunting Lesson (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2001, A Hunting Lesson is an animation film directed by Jacques Drouin, running about 13 minutes.

What it’s about. This short animated film follows Antoine, a young boy fascinated by his mysterious neighbour, a man rumoured to have once been a big game hunter. Antoine is eager to learn about hunting, but the lesson he learns from the wise older man is not at all what he had expected: Antoine is left with a profound reverence for life.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Hunting Lesson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Hunting Lesson page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Hunting Lesson tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Hunting Lesson (2001)?
In US, A Hunting Lesson is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Hunting Lesson worth watching?
A Hunting Lesson holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was A Hunting Lesson released?
A Hunting Lesson was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.