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The Hunter

5.919801h 33mPGMovieThrillerActionComedy

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.

DirectorBuzz Kulik
WritersPeter Hyams·Ted Leighton
ProducerMort Engelberg

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Cast · Directed by Buzz Kulik

SMSteve McQueen
Steve McQueen
Ralph "Papa" Thorson
EWEli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Ritchie Blumenthal
KHKathryn Harrold
Kathryn Harrold
Dorothy ("Dotty")
LBLeVar Burton
LeVar Burton
Tommy Price
BJBen Johnson
Ben Johnson
Sheriff John Strong
RVRichard Venture
Richard Venture
Pete Spota
TWTracey Walter
Tracey Walter
Rocco Mason
TJThomas Rosales Jr.
Thomas Rosales Jr.
Anthony "Tony" Bernardo
TWTeddy Wilson
Teddy Wilson
Winston Blue
BHBill Hart
Bill Hart
Security Guard
DRDolores Robinson
Dolores Robinson
Principal
MJMarilyn Jones
Marilyn Jones
Barmaid

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The Hunter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hunter?

The Hunter is streaming on Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hunter on Netflix?

No, The Hunter is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is The Hunter on Amazon Prime Video?

The Hunter isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Hunter for free?

The Hunter is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.