# Event Details

- **Event Name**: HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (2016) | Sam Neill Tribute Screening
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 04:45 pm
- **Event Description**: HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (2016)
A Sam Neill Tribute Screening

Join us for a special tribute screening of Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016), celebrating the extraordinary screen career of Sam Neill.

A much-loved New Zealand comedy starring Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata and Rachel House, Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a funny, heartfelt and unforgettable adventure that showcases Sam Neill’s incredible ability to bring humour, warmth and humanity to complex characters.

The film captures the magic of storytelling through themes of connection, belonging and unexpected friendship. Beneath the laughter is a deeply human story about grief, healing and finding family in unexpected places.

Presented as part of a Sam Neill Tribute Screening event, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience Hunt for the Wilderpeople on the big screen during its 10th anniversary year.

About the film
When troubled young Ricky Baker (Julian Dennison) is taken in by his foster aunt Bella (Rima Te Wiata) and her husband Hec (Sam Neill), an unexpected chain of events leads them into the New Zealand wilderness. As they become the subject of a nationwide manhunt, Ricky and Hec must learn to rely on each other in this much-loved adventure comedy.

Directed by Taika Waititi.
Starring:
Sam Neill
Julian Dennison
Rima Te Wiata
Rachel House

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 93 minutes
Classification: PG

Event details
Sunday 23 August | 3:00pm
Regent 3 Cinemas, Masterton

Tickets:
$15 General Admission
$13 Wairarapa Cinémathèque Full Membership

Tickets are available online through Humanitix. Cash door sales will also be available on the night, subject to seat availability.

This is a one-time-only screening presented by The Story Studio.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/masterton/hunt-for-the-wilderpeople-2016-sam-neill-tribute-screening/200030511429921
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, comedy, trips-adventures, performances, art, theatre, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 29

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Masterton
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Regent 3 Cinemas
- **lat**: -40.951429848918
- **long**: 175.65881252289
- **full address**: Regent 3 Cinemas, 232 Queen St, Masterton 5810, New Zealand, Masterton

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (2016) | Sam Neill Tribute Screening being held?
  - **A:** HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (2016) | Sam Neill Tribute Screening takes place on Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 04:45 pm at Regent 3 Cinemas, 232 Queen St, Masterton 5810, New Zealand, Masterton.
- **Q**: Who is organizing HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (2016) | Sam Neill Tribute Screening?
  - **A:** HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (2016) | Sam Neill Tribute Screening is organized by Film Talks.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (2016) | Sam Neill Tribute Screening is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Masterton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (2016) | Sam Neill Tribute Screening sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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