The Hunt
The Hunt is a title used by several films, including a 2012 Danish psychological drama directed by Thomas Vinterberg and a 2020 American satirical action horror film directed by Craig Zobel.
The Hunt is a title used by several films, including a 2012 Danish psychological drama directed by Thomas Vinterberg and a 2020 American satirical action horror film directed by Craig Zobel. The 2012 film, also known as Jagten, stars Mads Mikkelsen as a kindergarten teacher falsely accused of child sexual abuse, while the 2020 film features Betty Gilpin, Hilary Swank, Ike Barinholtz, and Emma Roberts in a story about elites hunting working-class people. Both films explore themes of accusation and social conflict, but in different genres and contexts.
Film titles using The Hunt
The title The Hunt has been used by multiple films from different countries and genres, including a 2012 Danish drama and a 2020 American satire‑horror film. The 2012 film is a psychological drama, while the 2020 film is a satirical action horror film.
The Hunt (2012 film)
This Danish film, also known as Jagten, was co‑written, produced, and directed by Thomas Vinterberg and stars Mads Mikkelsen. It follows Lucas, a kindergarten teacher who faces a false accusation of child sexual abuse and mass suspicion in his community.
The Hunt (2020 film)
This American film is a satirical action horror film directed by Craig Zobel and written by Nick Cuse and Damon Lindelof. Its plot centres on elites abducting people to hunt them, as a political satire. The 2020 film was produced by Jason Blum and Damon Lindelof, and stars Betty Gilpin, Hilary Swank, Ike Barinholtz, and Emma Roberts.
Reception and release
The 2020 film was released theatrically in March 2020 in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has a runtime of 90 minutes and grossed about $12.4 million worldwide. The 2012 film was released in 2012 in Denmark and internationally.
Key facts
- The title The Hunt refers to more than one film.
- The best‑known 2012 film is a Danish psychological drama about a man wrongly accused of child sexual abuse.
- The 2020 film is a U.S. satirical horror‑thriller about elites hunting working‑class people.
- The 2020 film was directed by Craig Zobel and produced by Jason Blum and Damon Lindelof.
- The 2020 film was released in March 2020 in the United Kingdom and the United States, and grossed about $12.4 million worldwide.
The 2020 film was released in Canada through the same North American theatrical market as the United States, and the title is also relevant to Canadian viewers through international festival, home-video, and streaming availability patterns typical for widely distributed films.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunt_(2020_film)Supports: 2020 film director, cast, genre, plot, runtime, release dates, box office, satire intent
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunt_(2012_film)Supports: 2012 film director, cast, premise, country of origin, genre
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_HuntSupports: disambiguation showing multiple films with the title
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_hunt_2019Supports: 2020 film synopsis, genre, runtime, release date
- Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-huntSupports: 2020 film release date, runtime, MPAA rating, plot description