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Hunt for the Wilderpeople

7.620161h 41mPG-13MovieAdventureComedyDrama

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.

DirectorTaika Waititi
WriterTaika Waititi
ProducersCarthew Neal·Leanne Saunders

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Cast · Directed by Taika Waititi

SNSam Neill
Sam Neill
Hec
JDJulian Dennison
Julian Dennison
Ricky
RWRima Te Wiata
Rima Te Wiata
Bella
RHRachel House
Rachel House
Paula
TNTioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Kahu
OKOscar Kightley
Oscar Kightley
Andy
SWStan Walker
Stan Walker
Ron
MMMike Minogue
Mike Minogue
Joe
CHCohen Holloway
Cohen Holloway
Hugh
RDRhys Darby
Rhys Darby
Psycho Sam
TKTroy Kingi
Troy Kingi
TK
TWTaika Waititi
Taika Waititi
Minister

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Hunt for the Wilderpeople — streaming FAQ

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Hunt for the Wilderpeople is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople on Netflix?

No, Hunt for the Wilderpeople is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

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Yes — Hunt for the Wilderpeople is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

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Hunt for the Wilderpeople is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Plex in United States.