The Hunter

The Hunter (1980)

  • 55% of critics liked it
    (11 reviews)

  • 52% of users liked it
    (3,145 ratings)

Steve McQueen's last film concerns a modern day bounty hunter who searches for bail jumpers. Based on real life bounty hunter Ralph "Papa" Thorson, the film details his exciting life, traveling from one city to another, trying to track down fugitives and continually risking his life in the process.… More

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PG, 1 hr. 37 min.
Directed By
Buzz Kulik
Written By
Christopher Keane, Ted Leighton, Peter Hyams
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Television, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Oct 1, 1980 Wide
On DVD
Aug 14, 2001
Paramount Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com

    Memorable.

  • Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

    For some reason, director Buzz Kulik attempts to slow the pace of the film down to match McQueen's dazed shuffling.

  • Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

    Some great stuntwork highlights Steve McQueen's final film.

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  • Chris G


    There are only three reasons I gave the Hunter two stars. First, it was Steve McQueen's last film and he is very good in it. Second, Eli Wallach is in it and Eli makes any movie better (except The Holiday). Lastly, Steve McQueen drives a Trans-Am. Other than those three things… More

  • Dean M


    An uneven action film that focuses on a modern-day bounty hunter. Steve McQueen made a good final performance as a real-life troubleshooter Ralph "Papa" Thorson. Though old and a bit awkward, Thorson leads - at least on screen - a dangerous, action-filled life.

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