Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

Not under 12

Reason:ViolenceFearProfanity

Plot

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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Trailer Official Australian Teaser Trailer Trailer Official Australian Trailer Trailer Official US Trailer Trailer UK Trailer Trailer "Gangsta" Mashup Trailer 10 Year Anniversary | Official 4K Trailer Featurette Facebook Live Q&A with Taika Waititi & Julian Dennison Featurette Academy Conversations: Hunt for the Wilderpeople Clip Hunting For Food Clip Raised by Wolves Clip Famous Clip Ricky's Birthday Song Featurette Message from Sam & Julian Clip Official Clip - Priest Scene (Taika Waititi) Featurette 10th Anniversary Announcement

Cast

Sam NeillHec

Julian DennisonRicky

Rima Te WiataBella

Rachel HousePaula

Tioreore Ngatai-MelbourneKahu

Oscar KightleyAndy

Rhys DarbyPsycho Sam

Taika WaititiMinister

Writers and directors

Taika WaititiDirector

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TMDB reviews

Reno ★ 8.0/10

**He finally found his place, and now it's in jeopardy!** The fourth feature film for the Kiwi director Taika Waititi. I loved all his films except the previous one, despite it was a famous title t…4. Dec 2016

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SierraKiloBravo ★ 6.0/10

Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/ZbeHUdtgPkA New Zealand has a long history of quirky movies, and _Hunt for the Wilderpeople_ is a great addition to the fold. Written…10. Jun 2020

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Kamurai ★ 8.0/10

Great watch, would watch again, and can recommend. WARNING: Sad dog scene. Julian Dennison ("Deadpool 2") and Sam Neill ("Jurassic Park") give an amazing performance as grumpy unlikeable pair of…30. Sep 2020

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