The Hunter Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Some Mysteries Should Never Be Solved

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jul. 15, 2012

The Hunter

Release Date: Friday, April 6, 2012 Limited

Director: Daniel Nettheim

Starring: Willem Dafoe • Sam Neill • Frances O'Connor • Morgana Davies • Jacek Koman

R Adventure 1 hr, 41 m

3.7 / 5

87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Martin, a skilled and ruthless mercenary, travels into the Tasmanian wilderness on a hunt for a tiger believed to be extinct. Hired by an anonymous company that wants the tiger's genetic material, Martin arrives in Tasmania posing as a scientist. He proceeds to set up base camp at a broken-down farmhouse, where he stays with a family whose father has gone missing. Usually a loner, Martin becomes increasingly close to the family; however, as his attachment to the family grows, Martin is led down a path of unforeseen dangers, complicating his deadly mission.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Hunter.

Willem Dafoe
The Legend Of Ochi, Nosferatu
Sam Neill
Jurassic World Dominion, Scarygirl
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Frances O'Connor
The Truth About Emanuel, Mercy
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Morgana Davies
The Tree, Storm Boy
J
Jacek Koman
Jungle, The Hater
D
Dan Wyllie
Sanctum
Sullivan Stapleton
American Renegades, 300: Rise of An Empire
J
John Brumpton
The Loved Ones, Storm Warning
C
Callan Mulvey
Valiant One, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
F
Finn Woodlock

Crew Behind the Film

The The Hunter behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

Director: Daniel Nettheim
Screenwriter: Alice Addison
Producer: Vincent Sheehan

Studios: Magnolia Pictures
Production Company: Madman Entertainment; Porchlight Films

Production Details

What we know about the The Hunter movie production.

Key Facts

Based on the novel "The Hunter" by Julia Leigh.

Production Updates for The Hunter

Oct 2010

Production

Changed The Hunter movie production status. Production is now underway in Tasmania.

Aug 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and brief violence
Runtime: 1 hr, 41 m
Tagline: Some Mysteries Should Never Be Solved
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Watch official The Hunter movie trailers and clips.

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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Teaser Trailer

Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Hunter was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 6, 2012. in around 4 theaters There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including American Reunion, Damsels in Distress and Take Me Home. As a limited release, The Hunter was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Hunter was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, March 2 , 2012. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.