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Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

Movie101 minRated PG-13

IMDb7.8/ 10CTV score7.7/ 10

Where to watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople in Australia

Hunt for the Wilderpeople is free to watch in Australia on SBS On Demand. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

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Availability checked 10 November 2026. Streaming availability data from JustWatch.

About Hunt for the Wilderpeople

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.

Year
2016
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Adventure
Runtime
101 min
Rated
PG-13
Director
Taika Waititi
Top cast
Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House

Hunt for the Wilderpeople release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Screenplay
Taika Waititi
Novel
Barry Crump
Producer
Carthew Neal, Matt Noonan, Leanne Saunders, Taika Waititi
Original Music Composer
Lukasz Pawel Buda, Samuel Scott, Conrad Wedde
Director of Photography
Lachlan Milne

Cast and crew: TMDB.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople trailer

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Is Hunt for the Wilderpeople on Netflix in Australia?

No, Hunt for the Wilderpeople is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is free on SBS On Demand.

Can I watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople for free in Australia?

Yes, you can watch Hunt for the Wilderpeople for free in Australia on SBS On Demand. Free services are paid for by ads.

Can I rent or buy Hunt for the Wilderpeople in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy Hunt for the Wilderpeople in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $12.99).