# The Hunt (2012) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-hunt-2012/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 85% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| 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 83% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Common questions

**Is The Hunt worth watching?**
The Hunt holds a 83% 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?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 85%, audience 87%, Metascore 79/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.3/10.

**Where can I watch The Hunt?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Hunt page for current options.

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