Release Date: Friday, June 24, 2016 Limited
Director: Taika Waititi
Starring: Sam Neill • Julian Dennison • Rima Te Wiata • Rachel House • Oscar Kightley
PG-13 Comedy 1 hr, 33 m
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The film's director Taika Waititi last directed Next Goal Wins and Thor: Love and Thunder. The film's writer Taika Waititi last wrote Next Goal Wins and Thor: Love and Thunder.
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, June 24, 2016. There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including Independence Day Resurgence, The Shallows and Free State of Jones. As a limited release, Hunt for the Wilderpeople was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.
Added the US DVD release date of September 27, 2016
Set the MPAA rating to PG-13 for thematic elements including violent content, and for some language
Added Rhys Darby as actor to credits
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