Manhunter (1986)
A retired agent re-enters a chilling cat-and-mouse game with a brilliant, manipulative killer.
FBI Agent Will Graham, retired after catching notorious cannibal Hannibal Lecter, returns to duty to engage in a risky cat-and-mouse game with Lecter to capture a new killer.
How intense is Manhunter?
Manhunter is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Manhunter feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulatmosphericbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Manhunter
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Manhunter for you?
Is Manhunter scary?
Yes, properly. Manhunter is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Manhunter gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Manhunter sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Manhunter OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Manhunter?
Manhunter runs 2h.
Where can I stream Manhunter?
Manhunter is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, The Roku Channel and Plex.
Does Manhunter have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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