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The Hunters

1958·Movie
1h 48min·NR
IMDb6.4

Where to watch

Prime

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The Hunters fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Mightiest thrill-shocked adventure spectacle of the super-sonic age !

With its electrifying flight sequences and high-powered cast, The Hunters is a mesmerizing film based on the best-selling novel by veteran fighter pilot James Salter. Set during the height of the Korean War, the story centers on Major Cleve Saville (Robert Mitchum), a master of the newly operational F-86 Sabre fighter jets. But adept as he is at flying, Saville¹s personal life takes a nosedive when he falls in love with his wingman¹s (Lee Philips) beautiful wife (May Britt). To make matters worse, Saville must cope with a loud-mouthed rookie (Robert Wagner) in a daring rescue mission that threatens all their lives in this well-crafted war drama.
Korean War DramaMilitary AviationClassic War FilmFighter Jet ActionPilot StoryLove TriangleCommanding PerformancesHistorical Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Dick Powell, James Curtis Havens, Ad Schaumer
Written by:
Wendell Mayes, James Salter
Produced by:
Dick Powell
Composed by:
Harry M. Leonard, Paul Sawtell, E. Clayton Ward

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Hunters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hunters legally?

Prime

The Hunters is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hunters worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hunters rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Hunters?

1 h 48 min

The Hunters runs 1 h 48 min.

Is The Hunters based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Hunters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Hunters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hunters in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hunters use?

Cop/Criminal FamilyCool CarSlaughterhouse FightKindhearted SimpletonCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveIt Works Better with BulletsDirty CowardGrim Up NorthAntagonist TitleBookendsWrite What You KnowChekhov's Gunand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Hunters, including Cop/Criminal Family, Cool Car, Slaughterhouse Fight.