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Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Seen it?

2016 | 101 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it made about 10 times its budget. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and adventure fans. If you loved Walkabout or Dances with Wolves, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $24 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 304K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Taika Waititi

  • Sam NeillHec
  • Julian DennisonRicky
  • Rima Te WiataBella
  • Rachel HousePaula
  • Tioreore Ngatai-MelbourneKahu
  • Oscar KightleyAndy
  • Stan WalkerRon
  • Mike MinogueJoe
  • Cohen HollowayHugh
  • Rhys DarbyPsycho Sam