Movie

The Hunter

“He's not as fast as he used to be... That's what makes him human. He's a bounty hunter... And that's what makes him dangerous.”

★ 5.9(157)19801h 33m

Thriller Action Comedy

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Good to know

Director: Buzz Kulik
Release date: 1980-08-01
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

The Hunter — trailer

About The Hunter

The Hunter is a 1980 movie in the Thriller, Action and Comedy genres, directed by Buzz Kulik, starring Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach and Kathryn Harrold. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 157 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Hunter in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During his long career, bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson has caught over 5,000 criminals. Now, while he is working on apprehending fugitives in Illinois, Texas and Nebraska, he himself is being hunted by a psychotic killer.

Cast

Steve McQueen

Ralph "Papa" Thorson

Eli Wallach

Ritchie Blumenthal

Kathryn Harrold

Dorothy ("Dotty")

LeVar Burton

Tommy Price

Ben Johnson

Sheriff John Strong

Richard Venture

Pete Spota

Tracey Walter

Rocco Mason

Thomas Rosales Jr.

Anthony "Tony" Bernardo

Teddy Wilson

Winston Blue

Bill Hart

Security Guard

Dolores Robinson

Principal

Marilyn Jones

Barmaid

Themes & keywords

bounty hunterbased on novel or bookstalkerex-copstalkinggunfightlos angeles, californiaagentaction heromanhunt

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Hunter in Mexico?+

The Hunter is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Hunter on Netflix?+

The Hunter is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Hunter?+

The Hunter has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in The Hunter?+

The Hunter stars Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton and Ben Johnson.

When did The Hunter come out?+

The Hunter is a 1980 movie directed by Buzz Kulik.

What genre is The Hunter?+

The Hunter is Thriller, Action and Comedy film.

Who directed The Hunter?+

The Hunter was directed by Buzz Kulik.