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Hunt for the Wilderpeople

2016

A rebellious city foster kid and his gruff, reluctant foster uncle end up on the run together in the vast New Zealand bush, becoming the targets of a national manhunt as an unlikely bond forms. Taika Waititi's warm, hilarious adventure.

Why it’s here

A New Zealand bush adventure-comedy by Taika Waititi centered on foster care, landscape, and local humor.

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Part of 10 Essential Films from New Zealand

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