The Hunt (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Hunt is a 2013 drama directed by Thomas Vinterberg, starring Mads Mikkelsen, Susse Wold and Thomas Bo Larsen. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $15.9 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Thomas Vinterberg
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hunt About?
The premise of The Hunt without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A team of scientists prepares to launch the revolutionary James Webb Space Telescope, embarking on a profound journey to explore the universe's earliest moments. Their mission aims to unlock secrets from the dawn of time, peering across billions of light-years to reveal the mysteries of cosmic origins and offering a new understanding of humanity's place in the vast expanse of space.
The Hunt Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- friendship between men
- kindergarten teacher
- punched in the face
- male full frontal nudity
- denmark
- father son relationship
- lying child
- divorced man
- gun
- crying man
- christmas
- christmas eve
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- ex husband ex wife relationship
- skinny dipping
- false accusation of child abuse
- gunshot
- male frontal nudity
- teenage son
- child
- nursery school
- holding hands
- false accusation
- witch hunt
- one word title
- male nudity
- kindergarten
- bloody nose
- bare chested male
- ostracism
- ambiguous ending
- children's choir
- deer hunt
- teacher pupil relationship
- sex scene
- teacher
- rural drama
- love
- lie
- falsely accused of child molestation
- community
- social injustice
- crying boy
- depression
- shouting
- attempted murder
- kitchen
- crying
- female nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- actual animal killed
The Hunt Cast
Mads Mikkelsen leads the cast, with Susse Wold and Thomas Bo Larsen. Directed by Thomas Vinterberg; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Thomas Vinterberg
Also Starring in The Hunt
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The Hunt Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Hunt 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.3/10.
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IMDb 8.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 8.4
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TMDB 80% User score
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Letterboxd 4.3 /5
7.8K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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The Hunt Plot Summary
What happens in The Hunt from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the plot progresses, a fiery digital conversation begins among a group of discontented individuals, expressing their frustrations about the state’s leadership and presidency. Their passionate debates ignite a desire to chase down those they label as “deplorables.” The film then transitions to a luxurious private plane, where affluent passengers revel in lavish comforts like caviar and champagne, eagerly anticipating an adventure from their mysterious benefactor, Athena (played by Hilary Swank). Suddenly, chaos erupts when a disoriented man stumbles into the cabin, resulting in a disturbing struggle that ends with a doctor taking lethal action. The plane ultimately becomes a grim site, littered with lifeless bodies, foreshadowing the harrowing events ahead.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hunt, scene by scene
The Hunt Box Office
The Hunt grossed $15.9 million worldwide. $613,308 came from the US and Canada and $15.3 million (96%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$15.9M
- US & Canada
- $613.3K
- International
- $15.3M
The Hunt Awards & Nominations
The Hunt was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
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Oscars 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
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BAFTA 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
How Well Do You Know The Hunt?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What event triggers the narrative of The Hunt?
The Hunt Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “La cacería” and “Die Jagd - Jagten”.
- Also known as
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- La cacería
- Die Jagd - Jagten
- Jahti
- 狩猎
- 诬网
- 谎言的烙印
- Jagten The Hunt
- 偽りなき者
- Nitzod
- Onur Savaşı
- Il sospetto
- La Chasse
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- La caza
- Die Jagd
- Охота
- Hon
- The Hunt - A Caça
- Jakten
- Polowanie
- A vadászat
- La caça
- Το Κυνήγι
- ניצוד
- Vânătoarea
- 謊言的烙印
- Полювання
- A Caça
- 더 헌트
- Lov
- Ловът
- Medžioklė
- شکار
- Cuộc Săn Đuổi
- 誣網
- Jaht
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The Hunt FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Hunt, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hunt?
The Hunt runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Hunt released?
The Hunt was released on July 12, 2013.
Who directed The Hunt?
The Hunt was directed by Thomas Vinterberg.
More films by Thomas Vinterberg Who is in the cast of The Hunt?
The Hunt stars Mads Mikkelsen, Susse Wold and Thomas Bo Larsen, among 9 credited actors.
How much did The Hunt make at the box office?
The Hunt grossed $15.9 million worldwide ($613,308 domestic, $15.3 million international).
How is The Hunt rated?
The Hunt has 8.3/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic and 80% on TMDB.
Was The Hunt nominated for any awards?
The Hunt received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does The Hunt have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hunt has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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