IMDb 8.7 2012 HD

Hunter: For the Record

Hunter: For the Record

2012
Documentary Music
90 min NR USA
8.7 IMDB

Perth musician Robert Hunter was a pioneer of a musical genre, young father, digital communicator, ex drug and alcohol abuser, general hell-raiser and ultimately a terminal cancer patient.…

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poignant raw honest affecting intense reflective brave human powerful moving challenging introspective

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 26, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Hunter: For the Record' is a powerful and unflinching exploration of a life lived on the edge and faced with ultimate consequence. Robert Hunter, a musician and a survivor, becomes an intimate guide through his final journey with…

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David Sterling
Apr 26, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This documentary offers a stark and honest account of Robert Hunter's life, focusing on his final years marked by a battle with cancer. 'Hunter: For the Record' highlights his journey as a musician and a complex individual, grappling…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 26, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A profound and moving testament to the human spirit, 'Hunter: For the Record' is an essential watch for anyone interested in powerful personal narratives. Robert Hunter’s story, that of a musical pioneer, former addict, and ultimately, a man…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 26, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Hunter: For the Record' presents a compelling, if at times challenging, look at the life of Perth musician Robert Hunter. The documentary excels in its exploration of a man confronting his own mortality, using his terminal cancer diagnosis…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 26, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a deeply affecting portrait of a life lived intensely and cut tragically short. 'Hunter: For the Record' bravely navigates the complexities of Robert Hunter's existence, from his early days as a hell-raiser and musical innovator to…

FAQs

While the plot summary indicates Robert Hunter was a musician and a pioneer of a musical genre, it does not explicitly state whether his music is featured within the film itself. However, given his identity as a musician and the film's focus on his journey, it is highly probable that his musical work plays a significant role. The context suggests his music was an integral part of his life narrative.