The Hunter

PG

1980

1h 37m

Crime

Drama

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46%

13 Reviews

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49%

2,500+ Ratings

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Modern bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson (Steve McQueen) hunts fugitives for a bail bondsman (Eli Wallach).

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

Rated: 3/5

Oct 29, 2010

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

The Hunter bears all the marks of a tailor-made "star vehicle," one of those awful movies catering to a star's ego and image.

Rated: 1.5/4

Oct 23, 2004

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

No point in chasing this one down.

Rated: 2/4

Feb 25, 2023

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Jesús Fernández Santos

El Pais (Spain)

There's a messy accumulation of scenes, effects, and resources that seem like an overview of Steve McQueen's previous films. [Full Review in Spanish]

Aug 16, 2019

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Matthew Turner

ViewLondon

Rated: 4/5

Oct 28, 2010

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Memorable.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 11, 2008

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Ronald F

I`ve seen The Hunter several times over the years and I think its a great movie, even if critics or many viewers do not think so. I always loved the raw balance of comedy and action, moving at the end slowly into drama. If someone wants to see an entertaining movie with a lot of humour, action and likable characters...this one from 1980 is a good choice :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/18/23

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Audience Member

Overall, I was quite surprised by how much fun I had with Steve McQueen's last feature film. It's filled with great stunts, fun action scenes, and comedic moments, which were surprising and witty given the actors' work in previous films. Watching an old school bounty hunter track down various criminals is rather entertaining, and Steve McQueen's character drives rather poorly, adding to the film's excitement. Sadly, the film feels slightly cramped, including a side plot about the lead coming to grips with fatherhood, which slows the pacing. Nevertheless, there are plenty of entertaining moments in Steve McQueen's last film, and it's wildly memorable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/11/23

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Audience Member

Does anyone really want to see Steve McQueen as a family man? A very schizophrenic movie, moving between aging action star and domestic issues. There are a couple of quality action sequences, but they hardy balance out the long, boring stretches of McQueen contemplating his first child.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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jelisije j

This movie is sad to say was Steve McQueen last film where he plays a bounty hunter afraid of commitment.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

TV, 2019/12/15 What did you think of the movie?

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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william k

Although Steve McQueen plays the lead, it's the action and stunts that are front and center in this nearly plotless celebration of mayhem.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Buzz Kulik

Director

Steve McQueen

Ralph "Papa" Thorson

Eli Wallach

Ritchie Blumenthal

Kathryn Harrold

Dotty

LeVar Burton

Tommy Price

Ben Johnson

Sheriff Strong

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Synopsis

Modern bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson (Steve McQueen) hunts fugitives for a bail bondsman (Eli Wallach).

Director: Buzz Kulik
Screenwriter: Peter Hyams, Ted Leighton
Production Co: Paramount
Rating: PG
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2013
Runtime: 1h 37m

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