Movie

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

“Nature just got gangster.”

★ 7.6(2,331)20161h 41m

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Director: Taika Waititi
Release date: 2016-01-22
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $23,900,000
Budget: $2,500,000
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand
Studio: Defender Films

Hunt for the Wilderpeople — trailer

About Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a 2016 movie in the Adventure, Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Taika Waititi, starring Sam Neill, Julian Dennison and Rima Te Wiata. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 2,331 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Sam Neill

Hec

Julian Dennison

Ricky

Rima Te Wiata

Bella

Rachel House

Paula

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne

Kahu

Oscar Kightley

Andy

Stan Walker

Ron

Mike Minogue

Joe

Cohen Holloway

Hugh

Rhys Darby

Psycho Sam

Troy Kingi

Taika Waititi

Minister

Themes & keywords

countrysidebased on novel or bookwild boardelinquentnew zealandwildernesscoming of agedogfoster familynature

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople in Australia?+

In Australia, Hunt for the Wilderpeople is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople on Netflix?+

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?+

Hunt for the Wilderpeople has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Hunt for the Wilderpeople?+

Hunt for the Wilderpeople stars Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House and Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne.

When did Hunt for the Wilderpeople come out?+

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a 2016 movie directed by Taika Waititi.

What genre is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?+

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is Adventure, Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Hunt for the Wilderpeople?+

Hunt for the Wilderpeople was directed by Taika Waititi.