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Into the Wild (2007)

R  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 ...
Marcia Gay Harden ...
William Hurt ...
Jena Malone ...
Carine McCandless / Additional Narrator
Brian H. Dierker ...
Rainey (as Brian Dierker)
Catherine Keener ...
Vince Vaughn ...
Kristen Stewart ...
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 ...
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:

Emory University | Charity | Wilderness | Alaska | Twenty Something  | 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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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

In the film, Christopher works at a Burger King. In the book, he is said to have worked at McDonald's. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: When Chris is working at Burger King, the logo for the restaurant is a design that did not appear until 1999. See more »

Quotes

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

References Rain Man (1988) See more »

Soundtracks

"Kaa"
Written & Performed by Claude Chaloub
Courtesy of Teldec Classics International
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing See more »