The Hunter (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Hunter is a 2012 thriller directed by Rafi Pitts. It is partly based on The Hunter by Julia Leigh. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 13 nominations, including Best Cinematography[A] at the AACTA Awards 2012. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Rafi Pitts
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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Kannada - Studio
- Olive Films
- Based on
- The Hunter by Julia Leigh
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hunter About?
The premise of The Hunter without spoilers, adapted from The Hunter by Julia Leigh. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following his release from prison, Ali attempts to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family in Tehran, a city gripped by political unrest. Seeking refuge from the urban turmoil, he spends his nights hunting in a remote forest. When his wife and daughter mysteriously disappear, Ali embarks on a frantic search that leads him into a spiral of violence. Now a fugitive from the authorities, he finds himself relentlessly pursued, blurring the distinction between hunter and hunted.
The Hunter Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- wilderness
- snow adventure
- tasmanian tiger
- local bar
- young boy
- game hunter
- renting a spare room
- biotech company
- is reference to cloning
- scoped rifle
- tasmania australia
- log cabin
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- listening to classical music
- animal trap
- mysterious gunshot
- car vandalized
- tail camera
- child's drawing
- water bottle
- rival
- intruder
- arson fire
- speakers
- animal tracks
- snowfall
- adult man young boy relationship
- steel jaw trap
- man in a bathtub
- man shaves
- foot caught in an animal trap
- shot in the chest
- bare chested boy
- environmentalist
- human remains
- hotel lobby
- plateau
- sole survivor
- loss of family
- loss of sister
- loss of mother
- schoolyard
- gas station
- ash scattering
- shooting an animal
- crying man
- snow
- cave
- burnt building
- logging
- logger
The Director of The Hunter
Directed by Rafi Pitts.
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Director Rafi Pitts
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More films directed by Rafi Pitts: Soy Nero, I Am Nero, It’s Winter and Sanam.
The Hunter Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Hunter 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 66% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
24 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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The Hunter Plot Summary
What happens in The Hunter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mercenary Martin David (Willem Dafoe) is contracted by the military biotech company Red Leaf, tasked with a rather grim mission to travel to Tasmania. His objective is to gather samples from the elusive Tasmanian tiger, and with orders to eliminate any remaining tigers to prevent rival organizations from accessing their DNA. The partnership involving this operation is orchestrated through a middleman named Jacek Koman. The Tasmanian tiger, believed to be extinct, represents one of the most unique and limited creatures on the planet, making its detection crucial. With Red Leaf citing two recent confirmed sightings, pressure mounts on Martin to finalize his assignment within a few weeks.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hunter, scene by scene
The Hunter Box Office
The Hunter grossed $1.7 million worldwide. $176,669 came from the US and Canada and $1.5 million (89%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- US & Canada
- $176.7K
- International
- $1.5M
The Hunter Awards & Nominations
The Hunter won 2 awards from 13 nominations, including Best Cinematography[A] at the AACTA Awards 2012.
2 wins13 nominations1 ceremony
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AACTA Awards 2012 2 wins · 13 nominations- Won Best Cinematography[A]
- Won Best Original Music Score[A]
- Nominated AFI Members' Choice Award[A]
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Costume Design[A]
The Hunter Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Hunter.
How Well Do You Know The Hunter?
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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Who is the main character in 'The Hunter'?
Cars in The Hunter
11 cars on screen, including the 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero and the 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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2010 Mitsubishi Pajero Main role -
1980 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role -
1997 Toyota Hilux Minor role -
Caterpillar TK-Series Background role
The Hunter Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Охотник hunter” and “El Cazador”.
- Also known as
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- Охотник hunter
- El Cazador
- Avcı
- Охотник
- O Caçador
- Le Chasseur
- El último cazador
- Az orvvadász
- Łowca
- 猎人
- Vânătorul
- Ο Κυνηγός
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- הצייד
- 더 헌터
- Ловецът
- L’últim caçador
- Lovec
- Lovac, მონადირე
- ハンター
- Мисливець
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The Hunter FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of The Hunter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hunter?
The Hunter runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Hunter released?
The Hunter was released on January 4, 2012.
Who directed The Hunter?
The Hunter was directed by Rafi Pitts.
More films by Rafi Pitts How much did The Hunter make at the box office?
The Hunter grossed $1.7 million worldwide ($176,669 domestic, $1.5 million international).
How is The Hunter rated?
The Hunter has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 76 on Metacritic, 66% on TMDB and 3.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Is The Hunter based on a book?
Yes. The Hunter is partly adapted from The Hunter by Julia Leigh.
What awards did The Hunter win?
The Hunter won 2 awards from 13 nominations, including Best Cinematography[A] at the AACTA Awards 2012.
Does The Hunter have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hunter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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