Hatari!
“Hatari means Fun! Hatari means Adventure! Hatari means Thrills!”
A female wildlife photographer arrives on an East African reservation where a group of men trap wild animals for zoos and circuses.
Where to watch Hatari! in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Hatari! there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Hatari! streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Hatari!
Hatari! is a 1962 English-language adventure, comedy and action film directed by Howard Hawks. The cast is led by John Wayne, Hardy Krüger, Elsa Martinelli. It has a runtime of 2h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Hatari! was produced by Paramount Pictures and Malabar and made in United States of America. It was released on June 19, 1962, and carries a U certification.
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Writers
- Leigh Brackett, Harry Kurnitz
- Release date
- June 19, 1962
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Malabar
Hatari! cast & crew
Hatari! was directed by Howard Hawks and written by Leigh Brackett and Harry Kurnitz.
The cast features John Wayne as Sean Mercer, Hardy Krüger as Kurt Muller, Elsa Martinelli as Anna Maria 'Dallas' D'Allesandro, Red Buttons as Pockets, Gérard Blain as Charles 'Chips' Maurey, and Bruce Cabot as Little Wolf (aka "The Indian").
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Mancini, cinematography is by Russell Harlan, and it was produced by Howard Hawks and Paul Helmick.
Is Hatari! worth watching?
Hatari! holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 268 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 2h 37m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy adventure, comedy, and action, Hatari! is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hatari!
In United States, you can stream Hatari! on Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Hatari!
John Wayne
Sean Mercer
Hardy Krüger
Kurt Muller
Elsa Martinelli
Anna Maria 'Dallas' D'Allesandro
Red Buttons
Pockets
Gérard Blain
Charles 'Chips' Maurey
Bruce Cabot
Little Wolf (aka "The Indian")
Michèle Girardon
Brandy de la Court
Valentin de Vargas
Luis Francisco Garcia Lopez
Eduard Franz
Doctor Sanderson
Jon Chevron
Joseph (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Man in Store (uncredited)
Cathy Lewis
Radio Operator (voice) (uncredited)
Hatari! — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hatari! in United States?
Hatari! is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Hatari! on Hoopla?
Yes — Hatari! is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Hatari! in?
Hatari! is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Swahili, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hatari!?
Hatari! runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).
▸What is Hatari! rated?
Hatari! is rated U. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 268 ratings.
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