

Hunt for the Wilderpeople
“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.
Where to watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople in United States
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Where is Hunt for the Wilderpeople streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Pluto TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | — |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Sony One Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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
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
Hec

Julian Dennison
Ricky

Rima Te Wiata
Bella

Rachel House
Paula

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Kahu

Oscar Kightley
Andy

Stan Walker
Ron

Mike Minogue
Joe

Cohen Holloway
Hugh

Rhys Darby
Psycho Sam

Troy Kingi
TK

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.











