The Huntsman: Winter's War

PG-13

Released Apr 22, 2016

1 hr. 54 min.

Fantasy

Adventure

Action

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Betrayed by her evil sister Ravenna (Charlize Theron), heartbroken Freya (Emily Blunt) retreats to a northern kingdom to raise an army of huntsmen as her protectors. Gifted with the ability to freeze her enemies in ice, Freya teaches her young soldiers to never fall in love. When Eric (Chris Hemsworth) and fellow warrior Sara defy this rule, the angry queen does whatever she can to stop them. As war between the siblings escalates, Eric and Sara try to end Ravenna's wicked reign.

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Critics Consensus

The Huntsman: Winter's War is visually arresting and boasts a stellar cast, but neither are enough to recommend this entirely unnecessary sequel.

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Mia W

To rate this movie as unnecessary and anything other than pure entertainment is to miss out. Not only did it bless us with an amazing cast, an epic soundtrack and beautiful effects, it also touched me deeply. It's not for everyone, I can imagine but loving fantasy and everything witch-like it was no surprise that I loved this. One of my favorite movies 👌🏼

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/24

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Sean S

I had high hopes when I saw the cast and was let down by the story and the fact that the action was a let down.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/31/24

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matthias s

The Huntsman: Winter's War" could be summed up as a frosty misstep in the world of fairy tale cinema. This Snow White-less sequel brings together a stellar cast, including Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron, but it's a classic case of not bringing their A-game to the table. The poor CGI leaves you longing for the enchanting visuals of the first installment. The film's premise is decent, exploring the world beyond Snow White, but it's executed with all the finesse of a wrecking ball in a china shop. This unnecessary sequel feels like a low-budget production from the start, with a plot that's as cold as the movie's snowy landscapes. The unfunny jokes fall flat, making you yearn for the wit and charm of its predecessor. In the end, "The Huntsman: Winter's War" is a chilly disappointment that leaves you pining for the warmth and magic of the original Snow White tale.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

11/18/23

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Heather B

There were a ton of holes in the first movie, this one was a bit more put together story-wise. The characters were likeable, you were left feeling sympathy for the queen - even if her resulting decisions were a bit absurd, it was still decent

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/09/23

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Patricia N

I thought it was a very good movie. There is always more to a story and this movie told you more of the Snow White story.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/07/23

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Tucker H

One of the worst movies I've seen in years. The plot is just absolutely horrible.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/03/23

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Cedric Nicolas-Troyan

Director

Chris Hemsworth

The Huntsman

Charlize Theron

Ravenna

Emily Blunt

Queen Freya

Jessica Chastain

Sara

Nick Frost

Nion

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Even filled with flaws and missteps aplenty, I got a serious kick out of this sequel, I enjoyed it far more than I imagined I was going to.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 11, 2016

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Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

The heavily female-centered The Huntsman: Winter's War boasts beautiful visual effects and a sense of humor sorely lacking from the original.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 2, 2016

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David Sims

The Atlantic

When people gripe about Hollywood's reliance on sequels and cheap franchise cash-ins, this is the kind of movie they mean: no Grimm's Fairy Tale, but a grim tale nonetheless.

Apr 23, 2016

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Josh Slater-Williams

Vague Visages

Blunt and Chastain never manage to make their characters more than inevitable Comic-Con costumes, while Charlize Theron’s evil queen, carried over from the predecessor, is relegated to the status of a bookend threat.

Nov 13, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The screenplay doesn't evoke much emotion and certainly fails to carve out a place in our memory banks.

Rated: 1/4

Apr 15, 2022

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Therese Lacson

Nerdophiles

Fairytale lovers, angsty romance novel lovers, Chris Hemsworth lovers, watch The Huntsman: Winter's War.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 9, 2021

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Synopsis

Betrayed by her evil sister Ravenna (Charlize Theron), heartbroken Freya (Emily Blunt) retreats to a northern kingdom to raise an army of huntsmen as her protectors. Gifted with the ability to freeze her enemies in ice, Freya teaches her young soldiers to never fall in love. When Eric (Chris Hemsworth) and fellow warrior Sara defy this rule, the angry queen does whatever she can to stop them. As war between the siblings escalates, Eric and Sara try to end Ravenna's wicked reign.

Director: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
Executive Producer: Sarah Bradshaw, Palak Patel
Screenwriter: Evan Spiliotopoulos, Craig Mazin
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Roth Films, Perfect World Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sensuality|Fantasy Action Violence)
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 22, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 3, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $48.0M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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