Hunt for the Wilderpeople
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.
Release Year
2016
Runtime
101 min
Audience Score
7.6
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Story Snapshot
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.
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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