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The Hunter

Seen it?

1980 | 93 min | Thriller, Action, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Family Plot, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 66K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Buzz Kulik

  • Steve McQueenRalph "Papa" Thorson
  • Eli WallachRitchie Blumenthal
  • Kathryn HarroldDorothy ("Dotty")
  • LeVar BurtonTommy Price
  • Ben JohnsonSheriff John Strong
  • Richard VenturePete Spota
  • Tracey WalterRocco Mason
  • Thomas Rosales Jr.Anthony "Tony" Bernardo
  • Teddy WilsonWinston Blue
  • Bill HartSecurity Guard