Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 7.7

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Released in 2016, Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Taika Waititi, running about 101 minutes. “Nature just got gangster” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Hunt for the Wilderpeople stars Sam Neill as Hec Faulkner, Julian Dennison as Ricky Baker, Rima Te Wiata as Bella M. Faulkner and Rachel House as Paula Hall, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Hunt for the Wilderpeople has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $23.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hunt for the Wilderpeople tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)?
In US, Hunt for the Wilderpeople is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople worth watching?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople stars Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House and Rhys Darby.
When was Hunt for the Wilderpeople released?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.