# Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

> After losing his foster mother, a rebellious city boy flees into the New Zealand bush with his reluctant guardian and turns a manhunt into an unlikely journey toward family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/243223

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family
- Director: Taika Waititi
- Cast: Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Oscar Kightley, Stan Walker, Mike Minogue
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4698684/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, deadpan, warm, lazy sunday, family movie night

## Synopsis

An unlikely duo embarks on a wild adventure through the New Zealand wilderness, where friendship blooms amidst chaos.

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