The Hunt (2012)
Kernel Score: 90% · 4,635 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2012-10-25
Runtime: 116 minutes
Is The Hunt worth watching?
Must-watch. A devastating drama about how a lie can ruin a good man's life. Mads Mikkelsen is superb, and the film is angry, tense and hard to shake.
Watch it if you
- want a powerful, serious drama
- admire great acting
- like moral dramas about community and suspicion
Skip it if you
- are upset by stories involving child abuse accusations
- want an uplifting watch
Best for: Serious solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Hunt
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A teacher lives a lonely life, all the while struggling over his son’s custody. His life slowly gets better as he finds love and receives good news from his son, but his new luck is about to be brutally shattered by an innocent little lie.
The Hunt parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Hunt is an R-rated Danish drama about a man falsely accused of pedophilia after a child's lie, exploring devastating social consequences.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts a bloody fight and escalating community hostility, including a dog's death, stemming from the false accusation.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — Includes a brief nude swimming scene, per the keywords.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Hunt
If you liked The Hunt, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Another Round (2020) — 84%: Same director and star, a very different tone
- The Celebration (1998) — 87%: Same director, a harsh family drama
- Boy A (2008) — 81%: Heartbreaking story about guilt and a past
- Ordinary People (1980) — 83%: Quiet family drama about grief
- Nocturnal Animals (2016) — 83%: Dark, haunting psychological drama
- Capturing the Friedmans (2003) — 78%: Documentary of a community's suspicion
Director
Cast
- Mads Mikkelsen as Lucas
- Thomas Bo Larsen as Theo
- Annika as Klara
- Lasse Fogelstrøm as Marcus
- Susse Wold as Grethe
- Anne Louise Hassing as Agnes
- Lars Ranthe as Bruun
- Alexandra Rapaport as Nadja
- Sebastian Bull Sarning as Torsten
- Steen Ordell Guldbrandsen as Lars T
The Hunt FAQ
Is The Hunt worth watching?
Must-watch. A devastating drama about how a lie can ruin a good man's life. Mads Mikkelsen is superb, and the film is angry, tense and hard to shake.
Where can I watch The Hunt?
In the US you can stream The Hunt on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Hunt OK for kids?
The Hunt is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Hunt is an R-rated Danish drama about a man falsely accused of pedophilia after a child's lie, exploring devastating social consequences.
What movies are like The Hunt?
If you liked The Hunt, try Another Round, The Celebration, Boy A and Ordinary People.