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Hunt for the Wilderpeople

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Hunt for the Wilderpeople
  • Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
  • Release Date: 2016-03-31
  • Runtime: 101 minutes
  • Rating: 7.653/10 (2173 votes)
  • Budget: $2,500,000
  • Revenue: $23,900,000
  • Production Companies: Defender Films, Piki Films, Curious Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.5489
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Sam Neill

Sam Neill

as Hec

Julian Dennison

Julian Dennison

as Ricky

Rima Te Wiata

Rima Te Wiata

as Bella

Rachel House

Rachel House

as Paula

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

as Kahu

Oscar Kightley

Oscar Kightley

as Andy

Stan Walker

Stan Walker

as Ron

Mike Minogue

Mike Minogue

as Joe

Cohen Holloway

Cohen Holloway

as Hugh

Rhys Darby

Rhys Darby

as Psycho Sam

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Official Clip - Priest Scene (Taika Waititi)

Message from Sam & Julian

"Gangsta" Mashup

Ricky's Birthday Song

Famous

External Links

Keywords

countrysidebased on novel or bookwild boardelinquentnew zealandwildernesscoming of agedogfoster familynature

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a Adventure, Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2016-03-31.

Who are the main actors in Hunt for the Wilderpeople?

The main cast includes Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, .

Where can I watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Hunt for the Wilderpeople is available.

Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople based on a true story?

Nature just got gangster.

What is the IMDb rating of Hunt for the Wilderpeople?

Hunt for the Wilderpeople has an IMDb rating of 7.653/10 based on 2173 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Hunt for the Wilderpeople?

The movie had a production budget of $2,500,000 and earned $23,900,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Hunt for the Wilderpeople?

The soundtrack was composed by Defender Films, Piki Films, Curious Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Hunt for the Wilderpeople filmed?

Hunt for the Wilderpeople was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?

The total runtime of Hunt for the Wilderpeople is 101 minutes.

Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Hunt for the Wilderpeople?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

Does Hunt for the Wilderpeople have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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