Hunt for the Wilderpeople

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Hunt for the Wilderpeople

PG-13

Released Jun 24, 2016

1h 41m

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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Kambole Campbell

One Room With A View

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

Slashfilm

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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Richard Brody

New Yorker

Gentle and appealing performances can't rescue this facile and cloying comedy.

Dec 29, 2016

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Broken into ten cheeky episodic chapters and boasting beautiful natural beauty, you will find a fun experience that may feel familiar, yet is wholly unique.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 18, 2024

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Joe Lipsett

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast

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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ASMR E

bad. tecaher made me wotch. i hate this movie it socks. three thombs down bad bad sad day that techer made me watch this

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/01/24

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Sharang L

Nice but super predictable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Jason M

Ricky was great, some nice photography, but Sam Neill was miscast for the movie, and the babyish story, jokes and characters were a burden to watch. Had reasonably high hopes, but only Ricky met them.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Daniel L

Heart warming, funny and very engaging from start to finish. Instant classic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/13/24

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Kevin H

After reading most of the reviews, I somehow got a different impression of the move as being a great feel good movie, and while there are lots of aspects that are feel good, it has some very sad and troubling events and outcomes.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/25/24

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Henry A

This is movie is an absolute blast to see. Despite only seeing it once, it's hilarious, it's Kiwi, and aside from that, this is just a good movie and definitely a recommendation from me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/05/24

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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
Producer: Carthew Neal, Leanne Saunders, Taika Waititi, Matt Noonan
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: Australian English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 24, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 20, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.2M
Runtime: 1h 41m

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