The Hunter (1980)
Overview
During his long career, bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson has caught over 5,000 criminals. Now, while he is working on apprehending fugitives in Illinois, Texas and Nebraska, he himself is being hunted by a psychotic killer.
Where to watch The Hunter
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Videoload | Apple TV, Amazon Video, MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Hunter in 23 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Hunter about?
During his long career, bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson has caught over 5,000 criminals. Now, while he is working on apprehending fugitives in Illinois, Texas and Nebraska, he himself is being hunted by a psychotic killer. The Hunter is a Thriller, Action, Comedy movie, released on 1980-08-01, runtime 93 minutes.
Is The Hunter worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Hunter 5.9 out of 10 from 163 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch The Hunter?
In the United States, The Hunter is free to watch on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Buzz Kulik
Cast
- Steve McQueen as Ralph "Papa" Thorson
- Eli Wallach as Ritchie Blumenthal
- Kathryn Harrold as Dorothy ("Dotty")
- LeVar Burton as Tommy Price
- Ben Johnson as Sheriff John Strong
- Richard Venture as Pete Spota
- Tracey Walter as Rocco Mason
- Thomas Rosales Jr. as Anthony "Tony" Bernardo
- Teddy Wilson as Winston Blue
- Bill Hart as Security Guard
- Dolores Robinson as Principal
- Marilyn Jones as Barmaid
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Sources
Details and the 5.9/10 rating from The Hunter on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.