Headhunters (2011)
Kernel Score: 81% · 1,335 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Action
Released: 2011-08-26
Runtime: 100 minutes
Where to watch Headhunters
- Stream: Fubo
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
An accomplished headhunter risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.
Headhunters parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Headhunters is an R-rated thriller involving a heist gone wrong, chases, and violent cat-and-mouse pursuit by a mercenary.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Features chases, a mercenary antagonist, and violent confrontations as part of the crime-thriller plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Aksel Hennie as Roger Brown
- Synnøve Macody Lund as Diana Brown
- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Clas Greve
- Julie R. Ølgaard as Lotte
- Kyrre Haugen Sydness as Lander
- Valentina Alexeeva as Natasja
- Reidar Sørensen as Brede Sperre
- Eivind Sander as Ove Kjikerud
- Nils Jørgen Kaalstad as Stig
- Joachim Rafaelsen as Brugd
Headhunters FAQ
Is Headhunters good?
Headhunters has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,335 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Headhunters?
In the US you can stream Headhunters on Fubo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Headhunters OK for kids?
Headhunters is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Headhunters is an R-rated thriller involving a heist gone wrong, chases, and violent cat-and-mouse pursuit by a mercenary.
What movies are like Headhunters?
If you liked Headhunters, try Heat, The Getaway, Sexy Beast and Masterplan.