WEDNESDAY 5 August
HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE
Directed by: Taika Waititi
2016 | M | 1 hour 40 mins | NZ | English
Doors open at 6:30pm.
Screening starts at 7pm sharp.
HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE
Directed by: Taika Waititi
2016 | 1 hour 40 mins | NZ | English
As we celebrate the remarkable career of one of New Zealand's most beloved actors, Sam Neill, there are few better films to revisit than Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Directed by Taika Waititi (Boy, Jojo Rabbit) and adapted from Barry Crump's novel Wild Pork and Watercress, this modern New Zealand classic is packed with humour, heart, and unforgettable performances.
Rebellious city kid Ricky Baker (Julian Dennison) is sent to live with a foster family in the remote New Zealand bush. While he quickly bonds with the warm-hearted Aunt Bella (Rima Te Wiata), it's a different story with her gruff husband, Hec (Sam Neill). When tragedy strikes, Ricky and Hec find themselves on the run through the wilderness, sparking a nationwide manhunt and an unlikely adventure that gradually transforms two reluctant companions into family.
Blending laugh-out-loud comedy with genuine emotion, Waititi's distinctive storytelling shines through every scene. Julian Dennison is a revelation, while Sam Neill delivers one of the finest performances of his career—quietly funny, deeply moving, and quintessentially Kiwi.
A hilarious, heartfelt adventure through the New Zealand landscape, Hunt for the Wilderpeople has become a modern classic and remains one of the country's most loved films. Whether you're seeing it for the first time or returning to it, it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate the enduring talent and legacy of Sam Neill on the big screen.
Producer: Carthew Neal
Music: Lukasz Buda
Cinematography: Lachlan Milne
Cast: Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rhys Darby, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House