The Hypnotist(2012)
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The Hypnotist Synopsis
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.
The Hypnotist (2012) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Lasse Hallström, released on September 28, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Tobias Zilliacus, Mikael Persbrandt, Lena Olin and Helena af Sandeberg. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 202 ratings.
- Director:
- Lasse Hallström
- Writers:
- Alexander Ahndoril, Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril, Paolo Vacirca
- Producers:
- Börje Hansson, Bertil Ohlsson, Peter Possne
- Cinematographer:
- Mattias Montero
- Composer:
- Oscar Fogelström
- Production:
- Sonet Film, Filmpool Nord, SF Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Hypnotist (2012) Trailer
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The Hypnotist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tobias Zilliacus
as Joona Linna
Mikael Persbrandt
as Erik Maria Bark
Lena Olin
as Simone Bark
Helena af Sandeberg
as Daniella
- Jonatan Bökman
Jonatan Bökman
as Josef
- Oscar Pettersson
Oscar Pettersson
as Benjamin
Eva Melander
as Magdalena
Anna Azcárate
as Lydia
Johan Hallström
as Erland
Göran Thorell
as Stensund
Jan Waldekranz
as Shulman
- Emma Mehonic
Emma Mehonic
as Evelyn
Key crew
Directed by Lasse Hallström, written by Alexander Ahndoril, Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril and Paolo Vacirca, produced by Börje Hansson, Bertil Ohlsson and Peter Possne.
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The Hypnotist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 202 ratings.
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The Hypnotist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hypnotist online?
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The Hypnotist (2012) is available to stream on Viaplay Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hypnotist?
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The main cast of The Hypnotist (2012) includes Tobias Zilliacus, Mikael Persbrandt, Lena Olin, Helena af Sandeberg and Jonatan Bökman. The film was directed by Lasse Hallström. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hypnotist released?
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The Hypnotist was released on September 28, 2012 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is The Hypnotist worth watching?
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The Hypnotist (2012) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 202 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hypnotist?
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