The Hunted

2003, Mystery & thriller/Action, 1h 34m

149 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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An all too familiar chase movie that's not worth the talents involved. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

"The Hunted" is a suspense thriller about a tracker, Bonham (Tommy Lee Jones), who teams up with FBI agent Abby Durrell (Connie Nielsen) to hunt down a trained assassin Hallam (Benicio Del Toro). With precision and skill, the predator remains one step ahead, and escapes into the city.
  • Rating:
    R (Strong Bloody Violence|Some Language)
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller, Action
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    William Friedkin
  • Producer:
    Ricardo Mestres, James Jacks
  • Writer:
    David Griffiths, Peter Griffiths, Art Monterastelli
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $34.2M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Concorde Filmverleih, Gativideo, BV International Pictures [no], 01 Distribuzione, Paramount Pictures, Buena Vista Home Entertainment [br], CTV International
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Tommy Lee Jones
L.T. Bonham
Benicio Del Toro
Aaron Hallam
Connie Nielsen
Abby Durrell
Leslie Stefanson
Irene Kravitz
John Finn
Ted Chenoweth
José Zúñiga
Bobby Moret
Ron Canada
Harry Van Zandt
Mark Pellegrino
Dale Hewitt
Lonny Chapman
Zander
Rex Linn
Powell
Eddie Velez
Richards
William Friedkin
Director
David Griffiths
Screenwriter
Peter Griffiths
Screenwriter
Art Monterastelli
Screenwriter
Ricardo Mestres
Producer
James Jacks
Producer
David Griffiths
Executive Producer
Peter Griffiths
Executive Producer
Marcus Viscidi
Executive Producer
Sean Daniel
Executive Producer
Art Monterastelli
Co-Producer
Caleb Deschanel
Cinematographer
William Cruse
Production Design
Augie Hess
Film Editing
Gloria Gresham
Costume Design
Brian Tyler
Original Music
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Critic Reviews for The Hunted

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Audience Reviews for The Hunted

  • Oct 04, 2015
    Confusing and incredibly boring. Do not waste your time on this movie.
    Stephen S Super Reviewer
  • Mar 05, 2015
    It's a solid, lean thriller. The script isn't anything special, but it works as an vehicle for Friedkin to stage exceptional chase sequences.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • Dec 09, 2012
    William Friedkin's <i>The Hunted</i> is an action thriller that starts off well before the slow decline.</p><p>There really isn't much in the way of surprise when it comes to the story, which is probably why a run time just below 90 minutes is appropriate. The concept of an expert survivor tracking another expert works well in the wilderness, but the thrills decrease when the plot decides to move things into a more urban setting.</p><p>The violence is bloody and realistic. The same can be said about the close quarter combat that occurs. <i>The Hunted</i> isn't exactly loaded from start to finish with this stuff; however, there is enough to get by.</p><p>Tommy Lee Jones is a solid selection and plays his role well. Benicio Del Toro's line delivery is a bit awkward which makes him seem like a miscast. Connie Nielsen fills in the rest of the film when it isn't on Jones or Del Toro.</p><p>For what it is, <i>The Hunted</i> is a watchable 90 minute production. Not much more than that.</p>
    JY S Super Reviewer
  • Apr 10, 2012
    Once the movie kicks off it doesn't let you go.
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
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