

Headhunters
2011, Norwegian. Directed by Morten Tyldum.
The hunt is on.
An accomplished headhunter risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Norwegian
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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Where to watch Headhunters
Headhunters is streaming on fuboTV, Magnolia Selects, and Warriors and Gangsters in India.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Morten TyldumDirector
- Aksel HennieRoger Brown
- Synnøve Macody LundDiana Brown
- Nikolaj Coster-WaldauClas Greve
- Julie R. ØlgaardLotte
- Kyrre Haugen SydnessLander
- Valentina AlexeevaNatasja
- Reidar SørensenBrede Sperre
- Eivind SanderOve Kjikerud
- Nils Jørgen KaalstadStig
- Joachim RafaelsenBrugd
- Mats MogelandSunded
- Gunnar Skramstad JohnsenMonsen 1
Details
- Released
- 26 August 2011
- Original title
- Hodejegerne
- Country
- Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden
- Written by
- Ulf Rydberg, Lars Gudmestad
- Box office
- $19M
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What Headhunters is based on
Headhunters is based on Headhunters, a 2008 novel by Jo Nesbø.
Novel · 2008
Headhunters
By Jo Nesbø
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Headhunters: quick answers
Is Headhunters worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 1,450 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Headhunters?
Headhunters runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Headhunters have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Headhunters. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Headhunters parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Headhunters is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Headhunters on?
Headhunters is streaming on fuboTV, Magnolia Selects, and Warriors and Gangsters in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Headhunters?
If you liked Headhunters, try Misdirection, 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown, Trap House.
Who directed Headhunters?
Headhunters (2011) was directed by Morten Tyldum and stars Aksel Hennie, Synnøve Macody Lund, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
What is Headhunters based on?
Headhunters is based on Headhunters, a 2008 novel by Jo Nesbø.