Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Theatrical - Limited 2016-06-24

Cast Sam Neill Rhys Darby
Directed by Taika Waititi
Written by Taika Waititi

Genres: Comedy

JoBlo's Rating

9/10

Synopsis

A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.

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