Hunt for the Wilderpeople

This screening took place on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00 pmYukon Theatre

Two rebels. One million hectares of untamed wilderness. The hunt is on. All tickets $10!

Ricky (Julian Dennison) is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his grumpy foster uncle (Sam Neill) 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 in this hilarious and heart-felt adventure. The third film directed by Maori filmmaking phenom, Taiki Waititi (What We Do in the Shadows, Boy, Thor: Rangnarok) is hilarious and heart-warming. 97% on Rotten Tomatoes!

Mild themes and coarse language.

Recommended ages 12+

Screening as part of YFS' 70 Years of Yukon Cinema celebration!