The Hypnotist (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Hypnotist is a 2012 drama thriller directed by Lasse Hallström, starring Tobias Zilliacus as Joona Linna, Mikael Persbrandt and Jonatan Bökman. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $7.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Lasse Hallström
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- Sonet Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hypnotist About?
The premise of The Hypnotist without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a family is brutally murdered, Detective Joona Linna teams up with a psychiatrist to unlock the memories of the son, the only survivor. Using hypnosis, they hope to locate the missing daughter before the killer can find her. The investigation takes them into a dangerous psychological game as they race against time to save a life.
The Hypnotist Cast & Characters
Tobias Zilliacus leads the cast as Joona Linna, with Mikael Persbrandt as Erik Maria Bark and Jonatan Bökman as Josef. Directed by Lasse Hallström; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lasse Hallström
- Tobias Zilliacus as Joona Linna
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Mikael Persbrandt as Erik Maria Bark - Jonatan Bökman as Josef
- Oscar Pettersson as Benjamin
Also Starring in The Hypnotist
· 18 more- Anna Azcárate Lydia
- Lena Olin Simone Bark
- Helena af Sandeberg Daniella
- Gustav Levin Carlos
- Claes Hartelius Evert Braun
- Jan Waldekranz Shulman
- Eva Melander Magdalena
- Johan Hallström Erland
- Göran Thorell Stensund
- Robert Follin Pappa Ek
- Ulf Eklund Nålen
- Pernilla Björkholmen Nurse (uncredited)
- Carl-Petter Eriksson Doctor (uncredited)
- Vincent de Montleau Rikspolisstyrelsen (uncredited)
- Tomas Magnusson Petter
- Emma Mehonic Evelyn
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- Lars Hjelm Vakthavande polis
- Nadja Josephson Aida (uncredited)
More from Lasse Hallström
More films directed by Lasse Hallström, best-rated first: The Map That Leads to You, Hachi: A Dog’s Tale, Once Around and More About the Children of Noisy Village.
The Hypnotist Plot Summary
What happens in The Hypnotist from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
To apprehend a ruthless killer who has slaughtered an entire family except for the sole survivor, Detective Joona Linna Tobias Zilliacus enlists Dr. Erik Mikael Persbrandt, a specialist in acute trauma and hypnotism, to coax memories from the comatose Josef Jonatan Bökman. Erik is an insomniac who relies on heavy sleeping pills, and his personal life is strained. Although he is suspended from practice, he agrees to help, but pulls back when he sees how unsettling the memories are for Josef.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hypnotist, scene by scene
The Hypnotist Box Office
The Hypnotist grossed $7.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.2M
- International
- $7.2M
The Hypnotist Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Hypnotist.
How Well Do You Know The Hypnotist?
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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The Hypnotist Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Hypnotisören” and “Hypnotisøren”.
- Also known as
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- Hypnotisören
- Hypnotisøren
- Hypnotisoija
- Hipnozcu
- Гипнотизер
- Der Hypnotiseur
- L'ipnotista
- El hipnotista
- L’Hypnotiseur
- Hipnotyzer
- A hipnotizőr
- Hypnotizér
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- O Hipnotista
- Хипнотизаторът
- Hipnotizuotojas
- 최면 전문의
- 催眠师
- Ο Υπνωτιστής
- 催眠
- Thôi Miên
- Гіпнотизер
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The Hypnotist FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Hypnotist, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was The Hypnotist released?
The Hypnotist was released on September 28, 2012.
Who directed The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist was directed by Lasse Hallström.
More films by Lasse Hallström Who is in the cast of The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist stars Tobias Zilliacus as Joona Linna, Mikael Persbrandt as Erik Maria Bark and Jonatan Bökman as Josef, among 22 credited actors.
How much did The Hypnotist make at the box office?
The Hypnotist grossed $7.2 million worldwide.
Does The Hypnotist have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hypnotist has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Hypnotist in?
The original language of The Hypnotist is Swedish.
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