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Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

  • 20132013
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
205K
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Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
In this dark spin on the fairy tale, siblings Hansel and Gretel are a formidable team of bounty hunters who track and kill witches all over the world.
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Brother/sister duo Hansel and Gretel are professional witch-hunters who help innocent villagers. One day they stumble upon a case that could hold the key to their past.Brother/sister duo Hansel and Gretel are professional witch-hunters who help innocent villagers. One day they stumble upon a case that could hold the key to their past.Brother/sister duo Hansel and Gretel are professional witch-hunters who help innocent villagers. One day they stumble upon a case that could hold the key to their past.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
205K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,360
224
  • Director
    • Tommy Wirkola
  • Writers
    • Tommy Wirkola
    • Jacob Grimm(fairy tale)
    • Wilhelm Grimm(fairy tale)
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Renner
    • Gemma Arterton
    • Peter Stormare
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tommy Wirkola
  • Writers
    • Tommy Wirkola
    • Jacob Grimm(fairy tale)
    • Wilhelm Grimm(fairy tale)
  • Stars
    • Jeremy Renner
    • Gemma Arterton
    • Peter Stormare
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 376User reviews
    • 365Critic reviews
    • 23Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations

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    Redband Version
    Trailer 2:08
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    U.S. Version -- #1
    Trailer 2:18
    U.S. Version -- #1
    Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
    Trailer 2:11
    Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
    "Vengeance"
    Promo 0:31
    "Vengeance"
    "Legendary Girl" TV Spot
    Promo 0:31
    "Legendary Girl" TV Spot
    "Evil" TV Spot
    Promo 0:31
    "Evil" TV Spot

    Photos650

    Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, and Thomas Mann in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
    Gemma Arterton in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
    Pihla Viitala in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
    Tommy Wirkola and Gemma Arterton in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
    Jeremy Renner in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
    Jeremy Renner in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
    Peter Stormare, Rainer Bock, and Pihla Viitala in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
    Jeremy Renner in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
    Jeremy Renner, Pihla Viitala, and Gemma Arterton in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
    Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
    Jeremy Renner in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
    Pihla Viitala in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)

    Top cast

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    Jeremy Renner
    Jeremy Renner
    • Hanselas Hansel
    Gemma Arterton
    Gemma Arterton
    • Gretelas Gretel
    Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare
    • Sheriff Berringeras Sheriff Berringer
    Famke Janssen
    Famke Janssen
    • Murielas Muriel
    Pihla Viitala
    Pihla Viitala
    • Minaas Mina
    Derek Mears
    Derek Mears
    • Edwardas Edward
    Robin Atkin Downes
    Robin Atkin Downes
    • Edwardas Edward
    • (voice)
    Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
    Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
    • Horned Witchas Horned Witch
    Joanna Kulig
    Joanna Kulig
    • Red Haired Witchas Red Haired Witch
    Thomas Mann
    Thomas Mann
    • Benas Ben
    Bjørn Sundquist
    Bjørn Sundquist
    • Jacksonas Jackson
    Rainer Bock
    Rainer Bock
    • Mayor Englemanas Mayor Engleman
    Thomas Scharff
    Thomas Scharff
    • Fatheras Father
    Kathrin Kühnel
    • Adriannaas Adrianna
    Cedric Eich
    • Young Hanselas Young Hansel
    Alea Sophia Boudodimos
    • Young Gretelas Young Gretel
    • (as Alea-Sophia Boudodimos)
    Matthias Ziesing
    Matthias Ziesing
    • Deputyas Deputy
    Sebastian Hülk
    Sebastian Hülk
    • Deputyas Deputy
    • (as Sebastian Huelk)
    • Director
      • Tommy Wirkola
    • Writers
      • Tommy Wirkola
      • Jacob Grimm(fairy tale) (uncredited)
      • Wilhelm Grimm(fairy tale) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Hansel is diabetic as a result of his experience in the gingerbread house as a child. In the original script, Gretel was also supposed to have an eating disorder as a result of the same trauma, but this was not included in the movie.
    • Goofs
      In the opening scene, the father is silhouetted against a curtain while holding a lamp. The glowing lamp is part of his shadow.
    • Quotes

      [to Mina and Ben, as they approach the witch's house]

      Hansel: Whatever you do, don't eat the fuckin' candy.

    • Crazy credits
      The text of the newspaper clippings used in the opening credits is from Alexander Roberts' 1616 "A Treatise on Witchcraft". The same piece of text is used twice for different headlines. The repeated excerpt starts 'and of these in day of executions which she is no wise would condiscend'.
    • Alternate versions
      Also shown in a 3D version.
    • Connections
      Featured in Bad Movie Beatdown: Review of 2012 (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Bundy
      Written by Christian Wibe and Agnete Kjølsrud

      Performed by Animal Alpha

      Courtesy of Racing Junior

    User reviews376

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Surpassed My Low Expectations!
    Before viewing this movie, I knew it was not going to be a masterpiece. I already had incredibly low expectations for it and I thought I was going to hate it. After viewing it, I can say it's a pretty bad....ass film. It's not a great film, but it's ridiculously entertaining and even really funny. There's lots of gore here, so people who love endless CGI blood will fall in love with this film.

    Tommy Wirkola's film adds some more depth to the classic tale from the Grimm Brothers, Hansel and Gretel. This story explores their adult lives, where of course they would become witch hunters. They usually get the job done, but then there is this witch who believes she is the most powerful of all.

    The acting is good and it seems like everyone had a blast. Jeremy Renner as Hansel was good and the funniest of the siblings. Gemma Arterton is certainly very sexy as Gretel. Peter Stormare makes for a hard-nosed chief and Famke Janssen relishes her role as the evil witch.

    Overall, I must admit that I had a blast with Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters. The story is not anywhere to be seen, but I wasn't in the mood for any in-depth story. I just wanted to see witches die, and I think I can say my wish was fulfilled. This is an action-packed horror film that will take you for a thrilling ride. I rate this film 8/10.
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    FAQ2

    • What are the differences between the Theatrical Version and the Unrated Extended Cut?
    • Why did Gemma Arterton use an american accent

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 25, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hansel & Gretel: Thợ Săn Phù Thủy
    • Filming locations
      • Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • MTV Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $55,703,475
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,690,956
      • Jan 27, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $226,349,749
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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