Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
A defiant city kid and his cantankerous foster uncle forge an unlikely bond while on the run in the New Zealand bush.
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 intense is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What Hunt for the Wilderpeople feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchFull attention
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Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople for you?
Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople scary?
No. Hunt for the Wilderpeople is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople is streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, The Roku Channel and Plex.
Does Hunt for the Wilderpeople have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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