# The Hunt (2012) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-hunt-2012/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Editorial Rating | 85/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 87% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Thomas Vinterberg |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 116 min |

## Quick answer

The Hunt (2012) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #96 (8.3/10) — The Hunt remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 79/100. Directed by Thomas Vinterberg.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #96 (8.3/10) — The Hunt remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Annika, Lasse Fogelstrøm, Susse Wold, Anne Louise Hassing, Lars Ranthe, Alexandra Rapaport, Sebastian Bull Sarning, Steen Ordell Guldbrandsen

## Where to watch

Global: Prime Video
the United States: Prime Video
the United Kingdom: not currently streaming
Japan: U-NEXT

## Common questions

**Is The Hunt worth watching?**
The Hunt holds a 82% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #96 (8.3/10) — The Hunt remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is The Hunt 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.

**Who directed The Hunt?**
The Hunt (2012) was directed by Thomas Vinterberg.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Hunt?**
82% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (85/100), Metascore (79/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.3/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Hunt?**
The Hunt is streaming on Prime Video; on Prime Video in the United States; on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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