Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- bleak
- tense
- paranoid
- late night thriller viewing
- crime movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the serial-killer thriller contrived, overcomplicated, incoherent, and poorly edited despite its strong cast.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Lieutenant Marshall investigates alongside Cooper, a retired judge turned vigilante after his daughter becomes a victim.
Recently arrested Simon is linked to years of abductions and murders yet becomes central to the police investigation.
The story is associated with winter and Minnesota, framing the investigation in an isolated, severe environment.
Marshall, Cooper, Simon, and the investigation are connected through tragic pasts, abduction, murder, and personal loss.
Films like Night Hunter, and why
Se7en
serial killer investigation, bleak procedural atmosphere, and psychologically disturbing crime mystery
The Silence of the Lambs
kidnapping investigation, unstable suspect, and high-stakes psychological thriller structure
Prisoners
crime procedural tension, vigilante justice, and morally conflicted investigators
Movie Details
- Director
- David Raymond
- Release Date
- 2019-08-08
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (1114)
Cast
- Henry Cavill
- Ben Kingsley
- Alexandra Daddario
- Stanley Tucci
- Brendan Fletcher
- Minka Kelly
- Nathan Fillion
- Mpho Koaho
- Emma Tremblay
- Eliana Jones
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Night Hunter about?
- A weary lieutenant, a vigilante judge, and a troubling prisoner collide in a wintry hunt for the truth behind a long-running abduction and murder scheme.
- What is Night Hunter like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Night Hunter as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Night Hunter violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Night Hunter as moderate.
- What did critics think of Night Hunter?
- Critics broadly found the serial-killer thriller contrived, overcomplicated, incoherent, and poorly edited despite its strong cast.
- Which films are like Night Hunter?
- Films with a similar feel include Se7en, The Silence of the Lambs, and Prisoners.
- How long is Night Hunter?
- Night Hunter runs 95 minutes.
- Where can I watch Night Hunter?
- In United States, Night Hunter is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
