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Hunt for the Wilderpeople

2016·Movie·PG-13·101 min·7.6(2,315)

Nature just got gangster.

Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together to survive.

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About Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a 2016 English-language adventure, comedy and drama film directed by Taika Waititi. The cast is led by Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 2300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople was produced by Defender Films, Piki Films, and Curious Films and made in New Zealand and United Kingdom. It was released on January 22, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $24 million worldwide.

Director
Taika Waititi
Writers
Taika Waititi
Release date
January 22, 2016
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
New Zealand, United Kingdom
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$24 million
Production
Defender Films, Piki Films, Curious Films
#countryside#based on novel or book#wild boar#delinquent#new zealand#wilderness#coming of age#dog#foster family#nature

Hunt for the Wilderpeople cast & crew

Hunt for the Wilderpeople was directed by Taika Waititi and written by Taika Waititi.

The cast features Sam Neill as Hec, Julian Dennison as Ricky, Rima Te Wiata as Bella, Rachel House as Paula, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne as Kahu, and Oscar Kightley as Andy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lukasz Pawel Buda, cinematography is by Lachlan Milne, and it was produced by Carthew Neal and Leanne Saunders.

Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople worth watching?

Hunt for the Wilderpeople holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 2,315 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.

At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, comedy, and drama, Hunt for the Wilderpeople is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople

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Cast of Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

Hec

Julian Dennison

Julian Dennison

Ricky

Rima Te Wiata

Rima Te Wiata

Bella

Rachel House

Rachel House

Paula

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Kahu

Oscar Kightley

Oscar Kightley

Andy

Stan Walker

Stan Walker

Ron

Mike Minogue

Mike Minogue

Joe

Cohen Holloway

Cohen Holloway

Hugh

Rhys Darby

Rhys Darby

Psycho Sam

Troy Kingi

Troy Kingi

TK

Taika Waititi

Taika Waititi

Minister

Hunt for the Wilderpeople — FAQs

Where can I watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople in United States?

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Pluto TV in United States.

Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Hunt for the Wilderpeople is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Hunt for the Wilderpeople in?

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?

Hunt for the Wilderpeople runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).

What is Hunt for the Wilderpeople rated?

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 2,315 ratings.

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