Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
Movie 1h 41m ★ 7.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, pure adrenaline
Released in 2016, Hunt for the Wilderpeople is an adventure, comedy and drama movie. It is directed by Taika Waititi. The cast includes Rachel House, Sam Neill and Taika Waititi. The running time is 1h 41m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.7 out of 10.
74Tonight Score Very well rated.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Taika WaititiDirector
- Rachel Houseas Paula
- Sam Neillas Hec
- Taika Waititias Minister
- Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourneas Kahu
- Oscar Kightleyas Andy
- Rhys Darbyas Psycho Sam
- Julian Dennisonas Ricky
- Cohen Hollowayas Hugh
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Questions about Hunt for the Wilderpeople
- What genre is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
- Hunt for the Wilderpeople is categorised as Adventure, Comedy, Drama.
- Who stars in Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
- Rachel House, Sam Neill, Taika Waititi, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Oscar Kightley appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
- Taika Waititi directed Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
- How long is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
- Hunt for the Wilderpeople runs for 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
