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Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

โ€œNature just got gangster.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 2,409 votes 1h 41m pg-13 ComedyAdventureDramaFamily

#31 of 305 films from 2016 #215 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Taika Waititi ยท Written by Taika Waititi, Barry Crump

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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.

Cast

Sam Neillas Hec
Julian Dennisonas Ricky
Rima Te Wiataas Bella
Rachel Houseas Paula
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourneas Kahu
Oscar Kightleyas Andy
Stan Walkeras Ron
Mike Minogueas Joe
Cohen Hollowayas Hugh
Rhys Darbyas Psycho Sam
Troy Kingias TK
Taika Waititias Minister
Hamish Parkinsonas Gavin
Stu Gilesas Sick Man

Facts

Release dateJanuary 22, 2016
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) โ€” about the same as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Drama, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$2,500,000
Box office$23,900,000 (9.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt4698684

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Questions

How long is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 2,409 votes, which places it #31 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 90%) and #215 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople was directed by Taika Waititi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Jojo Rabbit (2019), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), What We Do in the Shadows (2014).
Who stars in Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
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.
What is Hunt for the Wilderpeople rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/27240.

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