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IMDb rating 7.8
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Critic Dan Jolin
rated 10

...the ideal showcase for Waititi’s exuberant sense of humour and flair for inventive absurdity.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Nigel M Smith
rated 6

What keeps Hunt for the Wilderpeople afloat are the full-blooded characters that populate it.

Read full review at The Guardian
lizhanafin-4557
rated 10

A hilariously funny movie full of odd characters and genuinely kind loving people that will definitely pull on your heart strings.

1 year ago
Critic Wendy Ide
rated 8

...the film’s main asset is an unaffected naturalism, both in the film-making, and in the unpolished characters that we root for.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Anders Hjort
rated 7

’Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ er fyldt med gode vibes og sjove replikskifter mellem den uvorne Ricky Baker og den gnavne Hec.

Read full review at Soundvenue
Critic Daniel Skov Madsen
rated 8

...en uforligneligt underholdende mindre genistreg, der samtidig har et bankende varmt hjerte under al morskaben.

Read full review at Cinemazone
Critic Jens Steinicke Kjær
rated 8

På trods af at være en sjov komedie tager filmen fat på mange emner og gør det så stimulerende, at man faktisk går ud af biografen med en følelse af at have fået noget med sig.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko
Critic Lotta Zachrisson
rated 8

…rolig, underhållande och fartfylld samtidigt som ämnet i botten – ett fosterbarn som ingen vill ha – ger filmen den djupare mening den är i behov av.

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Taika Waititi
As Minister
Taika Waititi
Director
Sam Neill
As Hec Faulkner
Rhys Darby
As Psycho Sam
Rachel House
As Paula Hall

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Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a heartwarming and hilarious adventure film about a rebellious city kid named Ricky who is sent to live with his foster uncle Hec in the New Zealand wilderness. When Ricky's foster mother Bella suddenly passes away, he and Hec flee into the bush to avoid being separated by social services. As they navigate their way through the rugged terrain, they must face their differences and rely on each other to survive. Along the way, they encounter unexpected challenges such as wild animals, harsh weather conditions, and even a national manhunt set off by an overzealous social worker. Despite these obstacles, Ricky and Hec form an unlikely bond that helps them overcome their individual struggles and discover what truly matters in life. Directed by Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), this critically acclaimed film features stunning scenery, charming performances from its lead actors Julian Dennison and Sam Neill, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments that will leave audiences uplifted.

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