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Into the Wild (2007)

148 min  -  Adventure | Biography | Drama  -   21 September 2007 (USA)
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After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.

Director:

Sean Penn

Writers:

Sean Penn (screenplay), Jon Krakauer (book)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Emile Hirsch Emile Hirsch ...
Marcia Gay Harden Marcia Gay Harden ...
William Hurt William Hurt ...
Jena Malone Jena Malone ...
Carine McCandless / Additional Narrator
Brian H. Dierker Brian H. Dierker ...
Rainey (as Brian Dierker)
Catherine Keener Catherine Keener ...
Vince Vaughn Vince Vaughn ...
Kristen Stewart Kristen Stewart ...
Hal Holbrook Hal Holbrook ...
Jim Gallien Jim Gallien ...
Himself
James O'Neill James O'Neill ...
Graduation Reader (as James J. O'Neill)
Malinda McCollum Malinda McCollum ...
Waitress
Paul Knauls Paul Knauls ...
Building Manager
Zach Galifianakis Zach Galifianakis ...
Craig Mutsch Craig Mutsch ...
Wayne's Crew #1
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Storyline

Based on a true story. After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandoned his possessions, gave his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters who shape his life. Written by Lisa Kelley  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Alaska | Charity | Emory University | Wilderness | Love  | See more »

Taglines:

Into the heart Into the soul See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Biography | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some nudity See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site | Official site [Japan] | See more »

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Danish

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Hacia rutas salvajes See more »

Filming Locations:

Anchorage, Alaska, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$212,440 (USA) (23 September 2007) (4 Screens)

Gross:

$18,427,795 (USA) (24 February 2008)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Sean Penn once envisioned Leonardo DiCaprio as Christopher Johnson McCandless and Marlon Brando as Ron Franz when he first became interested in making the film. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: In the night scene, with the Las Vegas strip in the background, the Stratosphere Tower can be seen on the right side of the screen. The scene takes place in the early 1990s; the Stratosphere was completed in 1996. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Christopher McCandless: Mom! Mom! Help me.
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Crazy Credits

The opening title is shown as part of Chris's journal's writings. See more »

Connections

Featured in "Getaway: Episode #17.9" (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Doing the Wrong Thing"
Written & Performed by Kaki King
Courtesy of Epic Records
By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment See more »