Hunt for the Wilderpeople(2016)
“Nature just got gangster.”
Overview
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.
Director
Taika Waititi
Studio
Defender Films
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$24M
Cast
Sam Neill
as Hec
Julian Dennison
as Ricky
Rima Te Wiata
as Bella
Rachel House
as Paula
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
as Kahu
Oscar Kightley
as Andy
Stan Walker
as Ron
Mike Minogue
as Joe
Cohen Holloway
as Hugh
Rhys Darby
as Psycho Sam
Troy Kingi
as TK
Taika Waititi
as Minister
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$24M
Production Companies
Defender Films • Piki Films • Curious Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016).
What is Hunt for the Wilderpeople about?▼
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.
Who directed Hunt for the Wilderpeople?▼
Hunt for the Wilderpeople was directed by Taika Waititi and released in 2016. It is a adventure, comedy, drama film.
How long is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?▼
Hunt for the Wilderpeople has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Hunt for the Wilderpeople?▼
The cast of Hunt for the Wilderpeople includes Sam Neill as Hec, Julian Dennison as Ricky, Rima Te Wiata as Bella, Rachel House as Paula, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne as Kahu and more.
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