Hunt for the Wilderpeople

PG-13

Released Jun 24, 2016

1 hr. 41 min.

Comedy

Adventure

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A boy (Julian Dennison) and his foster father (Sam Neill) become the subjects of a manhunt after they get stranded in the New Zealand wilderness.

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The charmingly offbeat Hunt for the Wilderpeople unites a solid cast, a talented filmmaker, and a poignant, funny, deeply affecting message.

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Kerri L

Brilliant film, engaging smart and fast paced film with some stand out performances.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/27/24

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Dani G

It's ok, but that's it. The kid is a little obnoxious, just like in his Deadpool role, but ok

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/22/24

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John R

I want more movies like this! This movie is ridiculously funny while still keeping me invested in the themes of the narrative. The characters are great and performances are spot on. Rachel House's performance killed it in this! Started a little slow, but quickly picked up the pace.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/07/24

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Harrison R

I remember almost nothing of this but that I enjoyed it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/04/24

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Andrew F

Very good movie just a modern classic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/02/24

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Conrad C

Spectacularly odd is the general praise to Taika Waititi's craft, and this one delivers plenty of odd. While this movie will never be exceptional, it is a movie you haven't seen before in another form. It also serves as a love letter to New Zealand scenery. The movie is not afraid to spend a lot of time on nothing, drawing out small scenes into something that will either make you impatient or help you appreciate a new aspect of a character.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Taika Waititi

Director

Sam Neill

Hec

Julian Dennison

Ricky

Rima Te Wiata

Bella

Rachel House

Paula

Rhys Darby

Psycho Sam

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Elissa Suh

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The always funny Rhys Darby makes a third act appearance as Hunt for the Wilderpeople treks deeper into the unrestrained realm of adventure comedy with absurd glee.

Mar 13, 2020

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Kambole Campbell

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Hunt for the Wilderpeople transforms a fairly unremarkable tale of adoption into a wild and wonderful fantasy, yet again proving that New Zealand may as well just be Middle Earth.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 25, 2018

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Angie Han

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It has all the makings of a new childhood classic: it's got wonder and adventure and loads of humor, and ultimately winds up on the side of optimism - but it also has moments of genuine tragedy and danger.

Rated: 8/10

Jun 13, 2017

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Joe Lipsett

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Waititi's long-in-development adaptation of the Crump's classic has a style and wit all of its own. Neill is delightfully grumpy, but it is Dennison who steals the show. The over the top buffoonery of the final chase is a bit much, though

Rated: 4/5

Mar 26, 2024

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Jennifer Bisset

CNET

The balance between humanity and comedy is what Taika Waititi does best.

Apr 20, 2023

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Keith Garlington

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This fun little odyssey pulls from so many directions but always maintains its balance. It’s genuinely tender and sweet but never overly sentimental.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 21, 2022

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Synopsis

A boy (Julian Dennison) and his foster father (Sam Neill) become the subjects of a manhunt after they get stranded in the New Zealand wilderness.

Director: Taika Waititi
Executive Producer: James Wallace, Charlie McClellan
Screenwriter: Taika Waititi
Distributor: The Orchard
Production Co: Defender Films, Piki Films
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Some Language|Violent Content)
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Original Language: English (Australia)
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 24, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 20, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.2M

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