The Hunt Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Nov. 26, 2013

The Hunt

Release Date: Friday, July 12, 2013 Limited

Director: Thomas Vinterberg

Starring: Mads Mikkelsen • Thomas Bo Larsen • Annika Wedderkopp

R Drama 1 hr, 55 m Danish

4.07 / 5.0

49% WILL SEE 51% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Mads Mikkelsen plays Lucas, a highly-regarded school teacher who has been forced to start over having overcome a tough divorce. Just as things are starting to go his way, his life is shattered. An untruthful remark throws the small community into a collective state of hysteria. The lie is spreading and Lucas is forced to fight a lonely fight for his life and dignity.

Drama Foreign

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Who stars in The Hunt – Cast List

M
Mads Mikkelsen
... Lucas

Dust Bunny, Doctor Strange
T
Thomas Bo Larsen
... Theo

Another Round
A
Annika Wedderkopp

Who is making The Hunt – Crew List

A look at The Hunt behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Thomas Vinterberg last helmed Kursk and The Commune. The film's writer Thomas Vinterberg last penned The Commune and It's All About Love.

Director: Thomas Vinterberg
Screenwriter: Thomas Vinterberg

Studio: Magnolia Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Hunt

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2012

Completed

Changed The Hunt movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for sexual content including a graphic image, violence and language
Runtime: 1 hr, 55 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: Danish

The Hunt Trailers and Clips

The Hunt

Theatrical Trailer

The Hunt Release Date: When was the film released?

The Hunt was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 12 , 2013. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including Pacific Rim, Grown Ups 2 and Still Mine. As a limited release, The Hunt was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.