The Hypnotist
2012, Swedish. Directed by Lasse Hallström.
After a young woman and her parents are murdered by a killer determined to wipe out the entire family, Detective Inspector Joona Linna works with a psychiatrist to hypnotize the son who narrowly escaped death in order to find the one surviving daughter before the murderer does.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
- R
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The Hypnotist is streaming on Viaplay in India.
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Details
- Released
- 28 September 2012
- Original title
- Hypnotisören
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Paolo Vacirca
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What The Hypnotist is based on
The Hypnotist is based on The Hypnotist (2009) by Lars Kepler.
2009
The Hypnotist
By Lars Kepler
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The Hypnotist: quick answers
Is The Hypnotist worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 202 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Does The Hypnotist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hypnotist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hypnotist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hypnotist is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hypnotist on?
The Hypnotist is streaming on Viaplay in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hypnotist?
If you liked The Hypnotist, try My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, Inside Man, The Naked City.
Who directed The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist (2012) was directed by Lasse Hallström and stars Tobias Zilliacus, Mikael Persbrandt, Lena Olin.
What is The Hypnotist based on?
The Hypnotist is based on The Hypnotist (2009) by Lars Kepler.