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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hunt_for_the_WilderpeopleHunt for the Wilderpeople - Wikipedia

    Hunt for the Wilderpeople (/ ˈwɪldəpiːpəl / WIL-duh-peep-ul) is a 2016 New Zealand adventure comedy-drama film written and directed by Taika Waititi, whose screenplay was based on the book Wild Pork and Watercress by Barry Crump. Sam Neill and Julian Dennison play "Uncle" Hector and Ricky Baker; a father figure and foster son who become ...

  2. industrialscripts.com › ricky-bakerGENIUS CHARACTER REVEALS: Ricky Baker - Industrial Scripts

    Jan 25, 2017 · When Bella (Rima Te Wiata) adopts troubled foster child Ricky Baker (Julian Dennison), her husband Hector (Sam Neil), a classic gruff rugged outdoors man, is less than enthusiastic. Ricky is a Tupac-loving kid from the city who struggles to adapt to life on a remote farm, despite Bella’s best efforts. Through a difficult set of circumstances ...

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  4. facts.net › movie › 31-facts-about-the-movie-hunt31 Facts About The Movie Hunt For The Wilderpeople

    Oct 1, 2024 · Julian Dennison’s portrayal of Ricky Baker garnered widespread praise for its authenticity and emotional depth at such a young age. The film’s script is filled with memorable quotes. Hunt for the Wilderpeople’s screenplay is filled with quotable lines that have become fan favorites, showcasing Taika Waititi’s sharp writing skills.

  5. www.imdb.com › title › tt4698684Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) - IMDb

    Hunt for the Wilderpeople: Directed by Taika Waititi. With Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House. A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.

    • (144K)
    • Adventure, Comedy, Drama
    • Taika Waititi
    • 2016-07-01

  6. www.gradesaver.com › hunt-for-the-wilderpeopleHunt for the Wilderpeople Characters - GradeSaver

    Uncle Hector ("Hec") Affectionately called "Uncle Hec" by Ricky Baker, Uncle Hec serves not only as Ricky's mentor, but as the co-protagonist of the story. An older and somewhat gruff man, Hec is initially mean to Ricky, unsure of how to relate to the unwieldy boy. That quickly changes, however, as the two become close friends in the wilderness.

    • Taika Waititi

  7. www.filmcomment.com › blog › deep-focus-hunt-for-theDeep Focus: Hunt for the Wilderpeople - Film Comment

    Jun 23, 2016 · Julian Dennison as Ricky Baker, the roly-poly problem child from foster care, and Sam Neill as Hec Faulkner, the illiterate loner with tip-top survival skills, generate a rare prickly warmth. As their director deftly navigates every step on the dramatic spectrum from farce to tragedy, Dennison and Neill cannily convey the mutual appreciation of characters who don’t how to please or even ...

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  9. www.slashfilm.com › 542293 › hunt-for-the-wilderReview: Taika Waititi's 'Hunt For The Wilderpeople' Is A New ...

    Jun 24, 2016 · Based on a novel by New Zealand author Barry Crump, Hunt for the Wilderpeople follows Ricky Baker (Julian Dennison), a city kid described by his cartoonishly off-putting social services worker ...