Hunt for the Wilderpeople
2016, English. Directed by Taika Waititi.
Nature just got gangster.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Hunt for the Wilderpeople is streaming on Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 January 2016
- Country
- New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Taika Waititi
- Budget
- $2.5M
- Box office
- $24M
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What Hunt for the Wilderpeople is based on
Hunt for the Wilderpeople is based on Wild Pork and Watercress, a 1986 novel by Barry Crump.
Novel · 1986
Wild Pork and Watercress
By Barry Crump
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople: quick answers
Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 2,450 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Hunt for the Wilderpeople have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hunt for the Wilderpeople on?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople is streaming on Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
If you liked Hunt for the Wilderpeople, try Burn Your Maps, Sun Dogs, Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog.
Who directed Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) was directed by Taika Waititi and stars Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata.
What is Hunt for the Wilderpeople based on?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople is based on Wild Pork and Watercress, a 1986 novel by Barry Crump.