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Into the Wild (2007)

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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 ... Chris McCandless
Marcia Gay Harden ... Billie McCandless
William Hurt ... Walt McCandless
Jena Malone ... Carine McCandless / Additional Narrator
Brian H. Dierker Brian H. Dierker ... Rainey (as Brian Dierker)
Catherine Keener ... Jan Burres
Vince Vaughn ... Wayne Westerberg
Kristen Stewart ... Tracy Tatro
Hal Holbrook ... Ron Franz
Jim Gallien Jim Gallien ... Jim Gallien
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 ... Kevin
Craig Mutsch Craig Mutsch ... Wayne's Crew #1
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Storyline

Based on a true story. After graduating from Emory University, Christopher McCandless abandoned his possessions, gave his entire 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

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Into the heart Into the soul See more »


Certificate:

14A | See all certifications »

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Trivia

Daveigh Chase, Amber Heard, and Evan Rachel Wood auditioned for the role of Tracy. See more »

Goofs

After Chris leaves Slab City there is a Union Pacific locomotive that runs beside the highway. That locomotive has an American flag painted on the side. Union Pacific did not paint American Flags on their locomotives until the 2000s. 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

Referenced in University of Andy: Keys to Surviving the Wilderness (2010) See more »

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Hard Sun
Written by Gordon Peterson
Performed by Eddie Vedder & Corin Tucker
Courtesy of Monkeywrench, Inc./J Records
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What a waste of time!
15 February 2018 | by w-50577See all my reviews

Slow, and laughably bad. Selfish bloke who was very rude to his family who loved him. I mean a lot of people want to travel and see the world...find themselves but rarely do they eat the wrong plants.


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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Danish

Release Date:

28 September 2007 (Canada) See more »

Also Known As:

Vers l'inconnu See more »

Filming Locations:

Oregon, USA See more »

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Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$212,440, 23 September 2007

Gross USA:

$18,354,356

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$56,675,895
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Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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