Ricky and Hector in the film, "Hunt for the Wilderness"

St. Augustine Film Society: Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Name: St. Augustine Film Society: Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Start: 2025-05-25T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-25T21:00:00-04:00
Location: St. Augustine Film Society: Hunt for the Wilderpeople

A troubling son and his foster father get stranded in New Zealand.

Sunday, May 25, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

St. Augustine Film Society: Hunt for the Wilderpeople

(904) 254-9524

2055 Wildwood Dr.
St. Augustine, FL 32086

The St. Augustine Film Society showcases an award-winning and nominated screening of the adventure-comedy, Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016), on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Temple Bet Yam.

Based on the 1986 book written by Barry Crump, this story centers on a rebellious child, Ricky, and his foster father, Hector. Due to their rocky relationship and the potential to be sent back to the orphanage, Ricky runs away. Unfortunate events lead to both characters being stranded in the New Zealand wilderness and eventually becoming the subjects of a national manhunt.

Admission: $10.00 for the public. Students and St. Augustine Film Society members are free.

When: Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Temple Bet Yam is at 2055 Wildwood Drive in St. Augustine, Florida 32086.