Most Popular Movies 2016
This chart shows the 2016 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 2016 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 2016 - Top 2016 Worldwide
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Zootopia |
Director: Byron Howard, Rich Moore |
Lead Roles: Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy Hoops, Jason Bateman as Nick Wilde |
Initial Theatrical Release: February 10, 2016 (Wide) (Belgium) |
Keywords: Beat Cops, Confidence Men, Talking Animals, Animal Lead, Missing Person, Bigotry, Government Corruption, Prologue, Bullies, Intertitle, 3-D, 3-D - Shot in 3-D, IMAX: DMR, Buddy Cop, Family Adventure |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
Domestic BO: $341,268,248 |
International BO: $661,194,330 |
Synopsis
The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when rookie Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery.
X-Men: Apocalypse |
Director: Bryan Singer |
Lead Roles: James McAvoy as Professor Charles Xavier, Michael Fassbender as Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto, Jennifer Lawrence as Raven/Mystique |
Initial Theatrical Release: May 18, 2016 (Wide) (France) |
Keywords: Marvel Comics, Mutants, Visual Effects, End of the World, Ancient Egypt, 3-D, IMAX: DMR |
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
Domestic BO: $155,442,489 |
International BO: $387,095,057 |
Synopsis
Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshipped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel’s X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto, to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven with the help of Professor X must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.
Moana |
Director: Ron Clements, John Musker |
Lead Roles: Auli'i Cravalho as Moana, Dwayne Johnson as Maui |
Initial Theatrical Release: January 27, 2016 (Wide) (Taiwan) |
Keywords: Pacific Islanders, Gods and Goddesses, On a Boat, Prologue, Scene in End Credits, Friendly Ghost, Returning Stolen Items, Surprise Twist, Voiceover/Narration, Father’s Footsteps, Animal Lead, Human Animal Transformation, 3-D, 3-D - Shot in 3-D, Family Adventure |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
Domestic BO: $248,757,044 |
International BO: $438,471,864 |
Synopsis
For centuries, the greatest sailors in the world masterfully navigated the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, 3,000 years ago, their voyages stopped for a millennium — and no one knows exactly why. An adventurous teenager is inspired to leave the safety and security of her island on a daring journey to save her people. Inexplicably drawn to the ocean, Moana convinces the mighty demigod Maui to join her mission, and he reluctantly helps her become a wayfinder like her ancestors who sailed before her. Together, they voyage across the open ocean on an action-packed adventure, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills her quest and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity.
Moonlight |
Director: Barry Jenkins |
Lead Roles: Trevante Rhodes as Adult Chiron, Ashton Sanders as Teen Chiron, Alex A. Hibbert as Young Chiron |
Initial Theatrical Release: October 21, 2016 (Limited) by A24 |
Keywords: Coming of Age, LGBTQ+, African Americans, Set in Miami, Closeted Homosexual, Autobiographical, 2017 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, Oscars Best Picture Winner, Hood Film, Golden Globe Winner Best Picture—Drama, Biographical Drama |
Classification: Based on Play, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
Domestic BO: $27,854,931 |
International BO: $37,040,175 |
Synopsis
A story of human connection and self-discovery, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. The film is both a portrait of contemporary African American life and a personal meditation on identity, family, friendship, and love, portraying the moments, people, and unknowable forces that shape our lives and make us who we are.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice |
Director: Zack Snyder |
Lead Roles: Henry Cavill as Superman, Ben Affleck as Batman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman |
Initial Theatrical Release: March 23, 2016 (Wide) (Egypt) |
Keywords: Franchise Crossover, D.C. Comics, Vigilante, Non-Chronological, Dream Sequence, Prophetic Dreams, Motion Capture Performance, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR |
Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Action, Live Action, Super Hero |
Domestic BO: $330,360,194 |
International BO: $542,034,897 |
Synopsis
Fearing the actions of a god-like super hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with each other, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it has ever known before.
The Choice |
Director: Ross Katz |
Lead Roles: Benjamin Walker as Travis, Teresa Palmer as Gabby |
Initial Theatrical Release: February 4, 2016 (Wide) (Brazil) |
Keywords: Romance, Set in North Carolina, Medical Students, Romantic Drama, Relationships Gone Wrong, Love Triangle, Car Accident, Coma, Medical and Hospitals |
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
Domestic BO: $18,730,891 |
International BO: $5,593,585 |
Synopsis
When feisty medical student Gabby Holland moves in next door to perennial ladies’ man Travis Shaw, it sends them both on a romantic journey neither ever dreamed possible. Travis has always believed a serious relationship with a woman would cramp his easygoing lifestyle, while Gabby is all set to settle down with her long-term boyfriend—until an irresistible attraction between the unlikely couple upends both of their well-planned lives. After a whirlwind courtship, Gabby and Travis wed and build a family together, making every decision hand-in-hand until one of them is forced to make the most important choice of their life alone.
Arrival |
Director: Denis Villeneuve |
Lead Roles: Amy Adams as Louise Banks, Jeremy Renner as Ian Donnelly, Forest Whitaker as Colonel Weber |
Initial Theatrical Release: November 9, 2016 (Wide) (Romania) |
Keywords: First Contact, Surprise Twist, Single Parent, Nightmare, Dream Sequence, Time Travel, 2017 Oscars Best Picture Nominee, Mystery Drama |
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $100,546,139 |
International BO: $101,695,214 |
Synopsis
When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team—led by expert linguist Louise Banks—are brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers—and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity.
Domestic BO: $408,084,349 |
International BO: $743,815,237 |
Synopsis
Steve Rogers is leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.
Domestic BO: $533,539,991 |
International BO: $521,543,605 |
Synopsis
In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.
Jason Bourne |
Director: Paul Greengrass |
Lead Roles: Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, Alicia Vikander as Heather Lee |
Initial Theatrical Release: July 20, 2016 (Wide) (South Korea) |
Keywords: Sequels With Returning Stars, Secret Agent, Rogue Agent, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR |
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
Domestic BO: $162,192,920 |
International BO: $253,975,396 |
Synopsis
Former CIA assassin Jason Bourne resurfaces just as his former employers are implementing a new program aimed at hunting him down. Now fully recovered from his amnesia, Bourne teams up with Nicky Parsons to uncover the ultimate truth about his past and his family while simultaneously exacting revenge and eluding capture by the government forces hot on his trail.
The Jungle Book |
Director: Jon Favreau |
Lead Roles: Bill Murray as Baloo, Ben Kingsley as Bagheera, Idris Elba as Shere Khan, Lupita Nyong'o as Raksha, Scarlett Johansson as Kaa, Giancarlo Esposito as Akela, Christopher Walken as King Louie, Neel Sethi as Mowgli |
Initial Theatrical Release: April 7, 2016 (Wide) (Argentina) |
Keywords: Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Set in India, Jungle, Raised By Wild Animals, Orphan, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Live Action Cartoon, Remake, Voiceover/Narration, Prologue, Non-Chronological, Posthumous Release, Motion Capture Performance, 3-D, 3-D - Shot in 3-D, IMAX: DMR, Filmed in Los Angeles Center Studios, Los Angeles, CA, Filmed in Los Angeles, CA, Filmed in Los Angeles County, CA, Filmed in California, United States, Filmed in United States, Family Adventure |
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Fantasy |
Domestic BO: $364,001,123 |
International BO: $589,534,698 |
Synopsis
An adventure about Mowgli, a man-cub raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan, who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear Baloo. Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa, a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie, who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.
Kung Fu Panda 3 |
Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Alessandro Carloni |
Lead Roles: Jack Black as Po |
Initial Theatrical Release: January 23, 2016 (Wide) (China) |
Keywords: Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Martial Arts, Martial Arts Master, Wuxia, 3-D, 3-D - Shot in 3-D, IMAX: DMR, Family Adventure, Mentor |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
Domestic BO: $143,528,619 |
International BO: $362,595,548 |
Synopsis
When Po’s long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible—learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!
Ratchet and Clank |
Director: Kevin Munroe |
Lead Roles: James Arnold Taylor as Ratchet, David Kaye as Clank |
Initial Theatrical Release: April 15, 2016 (Wide) (France) |
Keywords: Space Opera, Robot, Origin Story, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, Family Adventure, Talking Animals, Animal Lead, Set in Outer Space, Good vs. Evil |
Classification: Based on Game, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
Domestic BO: $8,813,410 |
International BO: $5,552,229 |
Synopsis
The story of two unlikely heroes as they struggle to stop a vile alien named Chairman Drek from destroying every planet in the Solana Galaxy. When the two stumble upon a dangerous weapon capable of destroying entire planets, they must join forces with a team of colorful heroes called The Galactic Rangers in order to save the galaxy. Along the way they'll learn about heroism, friendship, and the importance of discovering one's own identity.
The BFG |
Director: Steven Spielberg |
Lead Roles: Mark Rylance as Big Friendly Giant, Ruby Barnhill as Sophie |
Initial Theatrical Release: June 30, 2016 (Wide) (Turkey) |
Keywords: Orphan, Orphanage, Giants, Set in London, Set in United Kingdom, Motion Capture Performance, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR, Family Adventure, Posthumous Release |
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Kids Fiction |
Domestic BO: $55,483,770 |
International BO: $144,162,910 |
Synopsis
Tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. The BFG, while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country.
Alice Through the Looking Glass |
Director: James Bobin |
Lead Roles: Johnny Depp as Mad Hatter, Anne Hathaway as White Queen, Mia Wasikowska as Alice, Helena Bonham Carter as The Red Queen, Sacha Baron Cohen as Time |
Initial Theatrical Release: May 20, 2016 (Wide) (Taiwan) |
Keywords: Live Action Cartoon, Delayed Sequel, Visual Effects, Time Travel, Posthumous Release, Motion Capture Performance, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR, Family Adventure |
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Fantasy |
Domestic BO: $77,042,381 |
International BO: $199,885,731 |
Synopsis
Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter.
The Legend of Tarzan |
Director: David Yates |
Lead Roles: Alexander Skarsgård as John Clayton Tarzan, Margot Robbie as Jane Clayton |
Initial Theatrical Release: June 27, 2016 (Wide) (South Korea) |
Keywords: Set in Africa, Animal Lead, Government Corruption, Motion Capture Performance, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR, Family Adventure, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Orphan, Romance |
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
Domestic BO: $126,643,061 |
International BO: $222,258,964 |
Synopsis
It has been years since the man once known as Tarzan left the jungles of Africa behind for a gentrified life as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke, with his beloved wife, Jane at his side. Now, he has been invited back to the Congo to serve as a trade emissary of Parliament, unaware that he is a pawn in a deadly convergence of greed and revenge, masterminded by the Belgian, Captain Leon Rom. But those behind the murderous plot have no idea what they are about to unleash.
Zoolander 2 |
Director: Ben Stiller |
Lead Roles: Ben Stiller as Derek Zoolander, Owen Wilson as Hansel, Will Ferrell as Jacobim Mugatu, Penélope Cruz as Valentina, Kristen Wiig as Alexanya Atoz |
Initial Theatrical Release: February 5, 2016 (Limited) (Australia) |
Keywords: Directing Yourself, Screenplay Written By the Star, Fashion, Models, Delayed Sequel, Gratuitous Cameos, Prologue, Intertitle, Interpol, Assassination, Pop Music, Non-Chronological, 2000s, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Orphanage, Archival Footage of Previous Installment, Retirement, Out of Retirement, Comeback, Friendly Ghost, False Identity, Surprise Twist, Romance, Farcical / Slapstick Comedy |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
Domestic BO: $28,848,693 |
International BO: $26,500,000 |
Synopsis
Blue Steel. Le Tigre. Magnum… looks powerful enough to halt a Chinese throwing star mid-air and thwart the plans of an evil mastermind’s global takeover. There is only one male model and one male model alone who is capable of conjuring such beauty and power with a pout… Derek Zoolander. When we last saw male models Derek and Hansel, they were enjoying the wonders of the “Derek Zoolander Center for Kids Who Can’t Read Good And Wanna Learn To Do Other Stuff Good Too,” and Mugatu was behind bars. An unforeseen catastrophe strikes the Center and forces the duo into seclusion, living off the grid. Fifteen age-defying years later we find a still shamed Derek and Hansel leading isolated, separate lives, shut-out from the rest of the world. When each receives a special invitation to star in a major world fashion event in the ancient and mysterious city of Rome, they are unable to deny the allure of returning to their former glory and make their way back to civilization. Upon arrival, Derek and Hansel meet the bizarre and eccentric designers that are behind the new fashion empire. The two rapidly realize the fashion world they once knew has drastically changed, thrusting them awkwardly and literally back into the spotlight. While they struggle to find relevance in this strange new world of blogging, vlogging, and anti-fashion fashion, they are recruited to help stop a calculated and deadly plot that if not stopped, would destroy forever the hopes for fashion to return to its revered and glorious status. Only Derek and Hansel have the power to SAVE FASHION.
Ghostbusters |
Director: Paul Feig |
Lead Roles: Melissa McCarthy as Abby Yates, Kristen Wiig as Erin Gilbert, Leslie Jones as Patty Tolan, Kate McKinnon as Jillian Holtzmann, Chris Hemsworth as Kevin |
Initial Theatrical Release: July 13, 2016 (Wide) (Jamaica) |
Keywords: Set in New York City, Reboot, Haunting, Paranormal Investigation, Entrepreneur, Genderbending Casting, Inventor, Gratuitous Cameos, Development Hell, Supernatural, College Professor, Fired, Horror Comedy, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR |
Classification: Remake, Comedy, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $128,350,574 |
International BO: $100,658,084 |
Synopsis
A paranormal researcher, a physicist, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker try to rid New York of ghosts that can possess humans.
Warcraft |
Director: Duncan Jones |
Lead Roles: Travis Fimmel as Anduin Lothar, Paula Patton as Garona, Ben Foster as Medivh, Dominic Cooper as Llane Wrynn, Toby Kebbell as Durotan/Antonidas |
Initial Theatrical Release: May 25, 2016 (Wide) (France) |
Keywords: Sword & Sorcerer, Invented Language, Visual Effects, Motion Capture Performance, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR |
Classification: Based on Game, Action, Live Action, Fantasy |
Domestic BO: $47,365,290 |
International BO: $391,534,534 |
Synopsis
The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people and their home. So begins a spectacular saga of power and sacrifice in which war has many faces, and everyone fights for something.
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter |
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson |
Lead Roles: Milla Jovovich as Alice/Alicia Marcus |
Initial Theatrical Release: December 23, 2016 (Wide) (Japan) |
Keywords: Delayed Sequel, Corporate Malfeasance, Zombies, Post Apocalypse, 3-D, 3-D - Shot in 3-D, Non-Chronological, End of the World, Family Affair, Archival Footage of Previous Installment, Monster, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR, Action Horror |
Classification: Based on Game, Horror, Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $26,844,692 |
International BO: $287,256,498 |
Synopsis
Alice is the only survivor of what was meant to be humanity’s final stand against the undead. Now, she must return to where the nightmare began—The Hive in Raccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse.
The Forest |
Director: Jason Zada |
Lead Roles: Natalie Dormer as Sara/Jess Price |
Initial Theatrical Release: January 7, 2016 (Wide) (Slovakia) |
Keywords: Set in Japan, Suicide, Death of a Sibling, Missing Person, Twins, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Set in Mount Fuji, Haunting, Supernatural, Supernatural Horror |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
Domestic BO: $26,594,261 |
International BO: $14,154,969 |
Synopsis
A young American woman, Sara, goes in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared in the legendary Aokigahara Forest at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. Despite everyone’s warnings to “stay on the path,” Sara enters the forest determined to discover the truth about her sister’s fate—only to be confronted by the angry and tormented souls of the dead that prey on anyone who wanders into the forest.
The Witch |
Director: Robert Eggers |
Lead Roles: Anya Taylor-Joy as Thomasin |
Initial Theatrical Release: February 19, 2016 (Wide) by A24 |
Keywords: 1600s, Missing Child, Witches, Colonial United States, Twins, Hallucinations, Isolation Horror, Cabin in the Woods, Demons, Possessed, Religious, Orthodox Religion, Dysfunctional Family, Intertitle, Sundance Film Festival 2015 |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
Domestic BO: $25,138,705 |
International BO: $15,290,930 |
Synopsis
In New England circa 1630, a farmer is cast out of his colonial plantation and is forced to move his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of an ominous forest rumored to be controlled by witches. Almost immediately, strange and unsettling things begin to happen—the animals turn violent, the crops fail, and one of the children disappears, only to return seemingly possessed by an evil spirit. As suspicion and paranoia mount, everyone begins to point the finger at teenage daughter Thomasin. They accuse her of witchcraft, which she adamantly denies… but as circumstances become more and more treacherous, each family member’s faith, loyalty, and love will be tested in shocking and unforgettable ways.
The Divergent Series: Allegiant |
Director: Robert Schwentke |
Lead Roles: Shailene Woodley as Beatrice "Tris" Prior, Theo James as Four |
Initial Theatrical Release: March 9, 2016 (Wide) (Egypt) |
Keywords: Dystopia, Young Adult Book Adaptation, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, IMAX: DMR, Action Adventure |
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
Domestic BO: $66,184,051 |
International BO: $105,838,466 |
Synopsis
After the revelations of Insurgent, Tris must escape with Four and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known in order to find a peaceful solution for their embroiled city. Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths. Tris and Four must quickly decide who they can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago which threatens all of humanity. In order to survive, Tris will be forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.
Tout en haut du monde |
Director: Remi Chaye |
Initial Theatrical Release: March 13, 2016 (Wide) (Bulgaria) |
Keywords: 1800s, Set in Russia, Scientific Expedition, Missing Person, Arranged Marriage, Coming of Age, Arctic Circle |
Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Historical Fiction |
International BO: $45,691 |
Hunt for the Wilderpeople |
Director: Taika Waititi |
Lead Roles: Sam Neill as Uncle Hec, Julian Dennison as Ricky |
Initial Theatrical Release: April 1, 2016 (Wide) (New Zealand) |
Keywords: Coming of Age, Foster Family, Juvenile Delinquent, Fugitive / On the Run, Prison, Set in New Zealand, Life in a Small Town, Death of Other Extended Family, Orphanage, Orphan, Comedy Drama |
Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
Domestic BO: $5,205,471 |
International BO: $18,695,371 |
Synopsis
Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together in this hilarious and heartfelt adventure.