Hunt for the Wilderpeople
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Synopsis
A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.
Cast
- Sam Neill
- Julian Dennison
- Rima Te Wiata
- Rachel House
- Rhys Darby
- Taika Waititi
- Cohen Holloway
- Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
- Oscar Kightley
- Stan Walker
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- Apr 15, 2017
A Note On The Origin Of Comedy: "cauc ... cau... Caucasian? well they got that wrong because you're obviously white."
clownheadOct 1, 2016good bye cruel world burned myself to death in this barn as you can see if you look inside this barn
leland™May 6, 2018“me and this fat kid / we ran, we ate, and read books / and it was the best.” :)))
noelle - Mar 26, 2021
“So happy we found you, buddy. Sorry it took so long.”
demi adejuyigbeMar 4, 201920 minutes in: hey its basically Up (2009) without the emotional distress! fun! 1 hour in: oh no
JaySep 17, 2019can taika waititi direct every movie ever and also my life?
maria - May 30, 2016
I WAS TRYING TO TELL YOU IT WAS LIKE LORD OF THE RINGS!!!!!!!!!
clownheadDec 14, 2020Ricky Baker, now you are thirteen years old you're a teenager and you're as good as gold! Ricky Baker! *ugh* Ricky Baker! Happy birthday! once rejected, now accepted! by me and Hector! we're a trifectaaaaaa Ricky Baker! ahhh, Ricky Baker! ahhh, Ricky…
☆ sophie ☆Oct 7, 2020this isn't even a work of fiction, New Zealand is really just like that
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- Moviezz lovedHunt for the Wilderpeople
My favourite movie
Helly lovedHunt for the WilderpeopleTaika really made a masterpiece with this one. I laughed so much and I cried so hard. It was a beautiful story with spectacular actors and soundtrack. It is a testament to New Zealand cinema.
millie lovedHunt for the WilderpeopleONE OF MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE MOVIES SO FUNNY solid 10/10
- Sylvie likedHunt for the Wilderpeople
I cried more that I thought I would
nevan lovedHunt for the Wilderpeoplean incredibly funny, heartwarming, and emotional film that comes together with taika waititi’s unique charm and directorial style. the great performances are complimented by beautiful cinematography and an insanely good soundtrack, resulting in a modern classic suitable for all
Simply_Brody lovedHunt for the WilderpeopleAmazing film and a great modern comedy which is hard to come by. Things like the score, Sam Neil’s performance, and the films writing really make this story unique to its own. I think personally that this is Taikais best work.
- Aidan White lovedHunt for the Wilderpeople
9.4/10 this movie just blew away all expectations i had for it - very simple yet charming soundtrack and a similar story - incredibly lovable characters with some great performances all around - genuinely hilarious as well
Jacob Hall lovedHunt for the WilderpeoplePerfect film. Sam Neill proves he is the most underrated actor of recent times. Dennison proves he is a promising young talent. Landscape is beautiful. Highly recommend
Britt lovedHunt for the WilderpeopleOne of my favorite movies. Caused me to cry tears of sadness and tears of laughter. Would recommend for anyone looking for a heart warming and heart wrenching comedy.
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- ARAxel Romano
Great movie! Its a lot better than the current blockbuster films. Great acting, funny, and entertaining from start to finish.
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Metacritic
Jul 1, 2016
The photography is lush, the dialogue uproarious, and the crazy action sequences unforgettable.
Tirdad Derakhshani
Philadelphia Inquirer
Jun 30, 2016
Even when it dispenses with realism altogether, Hunt for the Wilderpeople conveys important truths about the will and sheer endurance it takes to make a family.
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
The movie is 1hr 41min long.
What's Hunt for the Wilderpeople about?
A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.
Who's the cast of Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
- Sam Neill as Hec
- Julian Dennison as Ricky
- Rima Te Wiata as Bella
- Rachel House as Paula
- Rhys Darby as Psycho Sam
- Taika Waititi as Minister
- Cohen Holloway as Hugh
- Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne as Kahu
- Oscar Kightley as Andy
- Stan Walker as Ron
Who's the director behind Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Taika Waititi directed Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
Who produced Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Carthew Neal, Leanne Saunders and Taika Waititi produced Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
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