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The Hunt
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Thomas Vinterberg. With Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Annika.
8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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 h…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Hunt.
MoviHero lists October 25, 2012 as the release date for The Hunt. Thomas Vinterberg is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mads Mikkelsen as Lucas, Thomas Bo Larsen as Theo, Annika as Klara, Lasse Fogelstrøm as Marcus. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 25, 2012
GenresDrama
Runtime1h 56m
DirectorThomas Vinterberg
CastMads Mikkelsen as Lucas, Thomas Bo Larsen as Theo, Annika as Klara, Lasse Fogelstrøm as Marcus
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Hunt right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Hunt runs 1h 56m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.1/10 from 5,063 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Well scripted, well performed, well staged. A round movie with a fantastic Mads Mikkelsen. Honestly, I think this movie would have been even better with…”
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“Happy to file this one under 'Films I Evidently Didn't Get'.”
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“"Don't accuse someone of thing with ignorance, you'll regret it later" - Quran”
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“Although this is set amidst a small rural community, it could just as easily transfer to any society where a small white lie can lead…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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