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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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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 Jay W @RT52162311 Oct 31 This story has shades of "The Crucible" with a bit of "The Scarlet Letter" thrown in there. Mads Mikkelsen plays Lucas. He has the highest stress little reward job there is, being a Kindergarten teacher. A despicable rumor is started about Lucas and things spiral out of control. Soon, he is punished at work, custody for his child is in question, the police are involved and the whole town turns against him. The damage to his professional career is rough, but the consequences to his reputation seem irreversible. The performance by Mads Mikkelsen is what it looks like when a top-tier actor is giving a next level performance. As you watch, it is physically impossible not to feel bad for this guy. The only way I got through it was to pretend that this was happening to one of Mikkelsen's other characters like Hannibal. Then this film becomes far more cathartic. This film manages to tap into an inherent fear of being wrongfully accused and holds on it for nearly 2 hours. The movies tackles themes of mob mentality, judgment and trust. It never feels heavy handed or artificial. The movie does jump over some story elements that I would have liked to see. Some moments might feel a little rushed. But overall, this was a gripping tale. Hunt it out and give it a watch. Just prepare yourself it is a heavy one. See more Leprechaun K @LeprechaunKing Oct 7 Had high expectations for it given all the raving reviews. First 2/3 of the movie was excellent, albeit the plot at times seem illogical. The story takes a nose dive toward the end. The movie's finish was utmost unsatisfying. See more Gareth v @geewah Aug 11 A powerful, emotionally gripping drama that lingers long after the credits roll — a modern classic of moral complexity. See more EE D @RT03285035 Jun 30 Very disappointing, the movie isn't going well balancing itself but falls into 1 narrative that is just infuriating, couldn't even finish watching it 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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