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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, The Roku Channel, and Plex.
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Official Australian Trailer
"Gangsta" Mashup
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Official Clip - Priest Scene (Taika Waititi)
Ricky's Birthday Song
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Frequently asked questions about Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Where can I watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople in the United States?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, The Roku Channel, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Hunt for the Wilderpeople is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Peacock Premium, The Roku Channel, and Plex.
Can I watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople for free?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople scores 7.6 on The Movie Database, 7.8 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 80 on Metacritic.
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. Taika Waititi is the director.
How long is Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople runs 1h 41m (101 minutes).
When did Hunt for the Wilderpeople come out?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople was released on January 22, 2016.
Which studio made Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople was produced by Defender Films, Piki Films, and Curious Films in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople was made on a budget of $2,500,000.
How much did Hunt for the Wilderpeople make at the box office?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople grossed $23,900,000 worldwide, against a budget of $2,500,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.