
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Nature just got gangster.
Directed by Taika Waititi
Produced by Defender Films, Piki Films
A warm, playful coming-of-age adventure about an unlikely bond between a defiant kid and a gruff foster uncle, set against the stunning New Zealand wilderness.
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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Does Hunt for the Wilderpeople end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.
Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Hunt for the Wilderpeople, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Hunt for the Wilderpeople, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Hunt for the Wilderpeople, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































