Manhunter (1986)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,485 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1986-08-14
Runtime: 120 minutes
Where to watch Manhunter
- Free with ads: Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
FBI Agent Will Graham, who retired after catching Hannibal Lecktor, returns to duty to engage in a risky cat-and-mouse game with Lecktor to capture a new killer.
Manhunter parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Manhunter is an R-rated thriller about an FBI profiler tracking a brutal serial killer linked to Hannibal Lecktor.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Involves a serial killer, brutal crime scenes, and disturbing psychological content per its R rating.
- Language: Some — Contains crime-thriller language consistent with its R rating.
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
- William Petersen as Will Graham
- Tom Noonan as Francis Dollarhyde
- Dennis Farina as Jack Crawford
- Brian Cox as Dr. Hannibal Lecktor
- Kim Greist as Molly Graham
- Joan Allen as Reba McClane
- Stephen Lang as Freddy Lounds
- David Seaman as Kevin Graham
- Benjamin Hendrickson as Dr. Frederick Chilton
- Chris Elliott as Zeller
Manhunter FAQ
Is Manhunter good?
Manhunter has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,485 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Manhunter?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, The Roku Channel and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Manhunter OK for kids?
Manhunter is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Manhunter is an R-rated thriller about an FBI profiler tracking a brutal serial killer linked to Hannibal Lecktor.
What movies are like Manhunter?
If you liked Manhunter, try Red Dragon, The Silence of the Lambs, Se7en and Cure.