Manhunter
“It's just you and me now, sport…”
Synopsis
FBI Agent Will Graham, retired after catching notorious cannibal Hannibal Lecter, returns to duty to engage in a risky cat-and-mouse game with Lecter to capture a new killer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Final Cut | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-10
Top Cast
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William L. Petersen
Will Graham
Tom Noonan
Francis Dollarhyde
Dennis Farina
Jack Crawford
Brian Cox
Dr. Hannibal Lecktor
Kim Greist
Molly Graham
Joan Allen
Reba McClane
Stephen Lang
Freddy Lounds
David Seaman
Kevin Graham
Benjamin Hendrickson
Dr. Frederick Chilton
Chris Elliott
Zeller
Michael Talbott
Geehan
Dan Butler
Jimmy Price
Paul Perri
Dr. Sidney Bloom
Patricia Charbonneau
Mrs. Sherman
Alexandra Neil
Eileen
Frankie Faison
Lt. Fisk
Garcelle Beauvais
Young Housebuyer
Joanne Camp
Mother on Plane
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 25, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.57x
-$6.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Mann
- Original Score
- Michel Rubini, The Reds
- Original Title
- Manhunter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.6M
- Production Studios
- DEG, Red Dragon Productions S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Mann
Michael Mann, Thomas Harris
Michel Rubini, The Reds
Dante Spinotti
Dov Hoenig
Richard A. Roth, Dino De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Mann
Screenplay
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
Dante Spinotti
Director of Photography
Dov Hoenig
Editor
Michael Mann
Director
Richard A. Roth
Producer
Mel Bourne
Production Design
Bud Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Michel Rubini
Original Music Composer
The Reds
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manhunter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manhunter about?
FBI Agent Will Graham, retired after catching notorious cannibal Hannibal Lecter, returns to duty to engage in a risky cat-and-mouse game with Lecter to capture a new killer.
Who directed Manhunter?
Manhunter was directed by Michael Mann.
Who stars in Manhunter?
The principal cast of Manhunter includes William L. Petersen, Tom Noonan, Dennis Farina, Brian Cox, Kim Greist.
When was Manhunter released and how long is it?
Manhunter was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Manhunter?
Manhunter had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $8.6M at the worldwide box office (0.57 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Manhunter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manhunter was composed by Michel Rubini, The Reds.
Is Manhunter based on a book or true story?
Manhunter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas Harris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manhunter?
Manhunter holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).