Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
“Revenge is sweeter than candy.”
Synopsis
After getting a taste for blood as children, Hansel and Gretel have become the ultimate vigilantes, hell-bent on retribution. Now, unbeknownst to them, Hansel and Gretel have become the hunted, and must face an evil far greater than witches... their past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters Official Restricted Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-04
Top Cast
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Jeremy Renner
Hansel
Gemma Arterton
Gretel
Famke Janssen
Muriel
Pihla Viitala
Mina
Peter Stormare
Sheriff Berringer
Kathrin Kühnel
Adrianna
Thomas Scharff
Father
Rainer Bock
Mayor Engleman
Derek Mears
Edward
Robin Atkin Downes
Edward (voice)
Sebastian Hülk
Deputy
Matthias Ziesing
Deputy
Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
Horned Witch
Joanna Kulig
Red Haired Witch
Zoë Bell
Tall Witch
Monique Ganderton
Candy Witch / Mother
Rose Wakesho
Witch
Lucy Ella von Scheele
Mary Behlmer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Централ Партнершип
Festival / Special Debut
January 25, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 26, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$226.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.53x
+$176.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tommy Wirkola
- Screenplay & Story
- Tommy Wirkola
- Original Score
- Atli Örvarsson
- Original Title
- Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $226.3M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, MTV Films, Gary Sanchez Productions, Studio Babelsberg, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tommy Wirkola
Tommy Wirkola
Atli Örvarsson
Michael Bonvillain
Jim Page
Adam McKay, Tommy Wirkola, Will Ferrell, Tripp Vinson, Denis L. Stewart
Department Leadership Roster
Atli Örvarsson
Original Music Composer
Jim Page
Editor
Stephen Scott
Production Design
Adam McKay
Producer
Marlene Stewart
Costume Design
Tommy Wirkola
Director
Tommy Wirkola
Producer
Will Ferrell
Producer
Michael Bonvillain
Director of Photography
Ben Cooke
Stunt Coordinator
David Leitch
Stunt Coordinator
Beau Flynn
Producer
Tommy Wirkola
Writer
Kevin J. Messick
Producer
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 Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Gory Scenes • Brutal Violence
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters about?
After getting a taste for blood as children, Hansel and Gretel have become the ultimate vigilantes, hell-bent on retribution. Now, unbeknownst to them, Hansel and Gretel have become the hunted, and must face an evil far greater than witches... their past.
Who directed Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters?
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters was directed by Tommy Wirkola.
Who stars in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters?
The principal cast of Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters includes Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Famke Janssen, Pihla Viitala, Peter Stormare.
When was Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters released and how long is it?
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters?
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $226.3M at the worldwide box office (4.53 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters was composed by Atli Örvarsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters?
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).