Ricky Baker (Julian Dennison), a rebellious city kid steeped in hip-hop culture, gets sent to live with a new foster mother and her gruff, outdoorsman husband, Hec (Sam Neill), on a remote farm in the New Zealand bush.
Just as Ricky begins settling into his new life, a tragic turn of events threatens to send him back into the child welfare system.
Refusing to go back, Ricky fakes his own death and bolts into the dense, untamed wilderness. When Hec tracks him down, an accidental injury leaves them stranded together, sparking a massive national manhunt as overzealous child services and law enforcement mistake Hec for a dangerous kidnapper.
Directed by Taika Waititi, this wildly imaginative adventure comedy fuses offbeat Waititi humor with deep emotional heart, grounded by the undeniable chemistry between Dennison and Neill.
The film swept seven top prizes at the New Zealand Film Awards — including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor — and earned major audience awards at festivals around the globe while becoming one of the highest-grossing local hits in New Zealand cinema history.
From thrilling high-speed police chases through dense foliage to poignant quiet moments shared around a campfire, this beloved modern classic is an unforgettable journey into the wild.
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
New Zealand (English) 101 Min
