CINEXA

The Hunt

Lucas is a Kindergarten teacher who takes great care of his students. Unfortunately for him, young Klara has a run-away imagination and concocts a lie about her teacher. Before Lucas is even able to understand the consequences, he has become the outcast of the town. The hunt is on to prove his innocence before it's taken from him for good. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama), release year 2012, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

The Hunt poster on CINEXA

Story of The Hunt

Lucas is a Kindergarten teacher who takes great care of his students. Unfortunately for him, young Klara has a run-away imagination and concocts a lie about her teacher. Before Lucas is even able to understand the consequences, he has become the outcast of the town. The hunt is on to prove his innocence before it's taken from him for good.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama), release year 2012, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2012
  • Released 14 Nov 2012
  • Runtime 115 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.3/10 from 397,079 votes
  • Metascore 77/100
  • Genres Drama
  • Languages Danish, English, Polish
  • Countries Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, France

Cast

Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Annika Wedderkopp

Direction and writing

Directed by: Thomas Vinterberg

Written by: Thomas Vinterberg, Tobias Lindholm

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 38 wins & 74 nominations total

Similar movies

Browse the complete title index or return to the movie library.