Is Hunter in the Dark on Netflix?

Hunter in the Dark (1979) is not currently available on Netflix. It can be found on Criterion Channel and 2 other services.

Is Hunter in the Dark on Hulu?

Hunter in the Dark (1979) is not currently available on Hulu. It can be found on Criterion Channel and 2 other services.

Is Hunter in the Dark on Disney+?

Hunter in the Dark (1979) is not currently available on Disney+. It can be found on Criterion Channel and 2 other services.

Is Hunter in the Dark on Max?

Hunter in the Dark (1979) is not currently available on Max. It can be found on Criterion Channel and 2 other services.

Is Hunter in the Dark on Prime Video?

Hunter in the Dark (1979) is not currently available on Prime Video. It can be found on Criterion Channel and 2 other services.

Can I rent or buy Hunter in the Dark online?

Yes, you can rent on Amazon Prime, Apple TV Store or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Prime. Compare all options on WhereCanIWatch.tv.

The poster features a striking black background with bold red Japanese characters "闇の狩人" (Hunter in the Dark) dominating the center. Above the title, a dramatic figure in a dark cloak looms menacingly, while below, a revolver points downward, suggesting a sinister hunt. The stark contrast between...

1979 · Movie · 137 min⭐ 6.3· Updated May 2026

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Yataro Tanigawa, a one-eyed hired assassin, impresses yakuza boss Gomyo Kiyoemon with his skill. Gomyo hires Tanigawa as his bodyguard, or yojimbo, to protect him during an inter-clan conflict. Tanigawa quickly rises in stature in the clan, but finds his boss's enemies almost overwhelming.