The Hunted (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1995, The Hunted is an action, thriller and drama film directed by J.F. Lawton, running about 110 minutes. “He's trapped in a world where killing is an art and revenge is an obsession.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Paul Racine, a high-powered American business executive in Japan, is catapulted into a maze of danger and intrigue after he and his sexy companion are the targets of assassins hired by the ruthless Kinjo. To survive, Racine must join forces with a powerful samurai and together they will fight the force of evil in an awesome battle rooted in centuries of brutal conflict.

Who’s in it. The Hunted stars Christophe Lambert as Paul Racine, John Lone as Kinjo, Joan Chen as Kirina and Yoshio Harada as Takeda, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Hunted has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hunted page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Hunted tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Hunted (1995)?
In US, The Hunted is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Hunted worth watching?
The Hunted holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Hunted?
The Hunted stars Christophe Lambert, John Lone, Joan Chen, Yoshio Harada and Yoko Shimada.
When was The Hunted released?
The Hunted was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.