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The Hunt

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A kindergarten teacher's (Mads Mikkelsen) world collapses around him after one of his students (Annika Wedderkopp), who has a crush on him, implies that he committed a lewd act in front of her.
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Critics Consensus

Anchored by Mads Mikkelsen's sympathetic performance, The Hunt asks difficult questions with the courage to pursue answers head on.

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Geoffrey Macnab Sight & Sound 04/09/2018
The film continually highlights how easily the seemingly civilised, rational inhabitants of the small town lose their moral bearings - and how irrational their behaviour is. Go to Full Review Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) 12/16/2013
4/5
The acting on all fronts is outstanding, with Mikkelsen holding the centre magnificently as the wronged teacher, his life contaminated by the slow-acting poison of rumour. Go to Full Review James Adams Globe and Mail 12/16/2013
2.5/4
The Hunt's inexorability feels derived more from thematic or ideological concerns than any organic necessity. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/21/2022
4.5/5
“The Hunt” can be difficult to watch. It’s confrontational and unflinching. Yet its thought-provoking questions are soaked in realism and relevance. Go to Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia 06/25/2020
7/10
It is those themes of communal psychology and the symbolism of loss of innocence that make 'The Hunt (Jagten)' a truly immersive drama. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Ryan Syrek The Reader (Omaha, NE) 08/27/2019
B+
The Hunt is not exactly date movie. In fact, unless you enjoy the feeling of simmering in a warm tub smothered with guilt gravy and stewing in awkward juice, things are going to get uncomfortable. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael A @Kinich61 12h Not for people who think children are so innocent as compared to adults, there is all kinds at almost all ages. Great screenplay, direction, and acting. See more Maxwell B @MontyBurns 6d After 20-30 minutes I was glued to the screen, this is a great movie, worth the watch. Acting is amazing, forgot about the subtitles quickly. See more Darja S @darjasuri May 13 Men love this film for the wrong reasons. The girl never accused anyone — the adults did that themselves, armed with suggestions and confirmation bias. If you've ever seen this used as an argument against abuse claims, you've been lied to. My review explains exactly what actually happened, scene by scene. Full review → darjasuri.com/reviews/the-hunt-2012/ See more acsdoug D @acsdoug May 3 Brilliant depiction of every adult male's worst nightmare. What is most harrowing is that there is no malevolence to set the whole thing in motion, it just arises from a misunderstanding among people who have good intentions. And of course, you can expect another great performance from Mads Mikkelsen. See more Steven F. @SteveGotScored Apr 11 Honestly such a powerful movie and teaches a lesson in honesty! See more Lucas R @L.J.R Dec 16 This film is something everyone should watch once in their life. A completely gutwrenching emotional rollercoaster with brilliant acting See more Read all reviews
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Thomas Vinterberg

Director

Mads Mikkelsen

Lucas

Thomas Bo Larsen

Theo

Annika Wedderkopp

Klara

Lasse Fogelstrøm

Marcus

Susse Wold

Grethe

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The Hunt (2012) The Hunt (2012) (L-R) Susse Wold as Grethe, Mads Mikkelsen as Lucas, Thomas Bo Larsen as Theo and Lasse Fogelstrøm as Marcus in "The Hunt." (L-R) Lasse Fogelstrøm as Marcus and Mads Mikkelsen as Lucas in "The Hunt." Mads Mikkelsen as Lucas and Alexandra Rapaport as Nadja in "The Hunt." Mads Mikkelsen as Lucas in "The Hunt." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis A kindergarten teacher's (Mads Mikkelsen) world collapses around him after one of his students (Annika Wedderkopp), who has a crush on him, implies that he committed a lewd act in front of her.
Director
Thomas Vinterberg
Producer
Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Morten Kaufmann
Screenwriter
Tobias Lindholm
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Zentropa Entertainment
Rating
R (Language|A Graphic Image|Sexual Content|Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Danish
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 12, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$611.0K
Runtime
1h 50m
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