Troll Hunter (2010)
Student filmmakers uncover a government conspiracy to hide giant trolls, leading to a gritty, suspenseful pursuit.
A group of students investigates a series of mysterious bear killings, but learns that there are much more dangerous things going on. They start to follow a mysterious hunter, learning that he is actually a troll hunter.
How intense is Troll Hunter?
Troll Hunter is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Troll Hunter feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Troll Hunter
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Troll Hunter for you?
Is Troll Hunter scary?
Only a little. Troll Hunter has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Troll Hunter gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Troll Hunter sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Troll Hunter OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Troll Hunter?
Troll Hunter runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Troll Hunter?
Troll Hunter is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube (free) and Plex.
Does Troll Hunter have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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