Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Emile Hirsch | ... | Chris McCandless | |
Marcia Gay Harden | ... | Billie McCandless | |
William Hurt | ... | Walt McCandless | |
Jena Malone | ... | Carine McCandless / Additional Narrator | |
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Brian H. Dierker | ... | Rainey (as Brian Dierker) |
Catherine Keener | ... | Jan Burres | |
Vince Vaughn | ... | Wayne Westerberg | |
Kristen Stewart | ... | Tracy Tatro | |
Hal Holbrook | ... | Ron Franz | |
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Jim Gallien | ... | Jim Gallien |
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James O'Neill | ... | Graduation Reader (as James J. O'Neill) |
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Malinda McCollum | ... | Waitress |
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Paul Knauls | ... | Building Manager |
Zach Galifianakis | ... | Kevin | |
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Craig Mutsch | ... | Wayne's Crew #1 |
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
Sean Penn's artistic contribution to cinema in my lifetime has been staggering. The films he's directed have included some of my favourite performances from amazing actors pushed to their absolute limit.
I feel like everything he's ever done in his career so far, every tiny nuance, has been distilled into this incredible film. From start to finish it is beyond inspiring - by the end, it lifts right off the ground.
The first time the soundtrack really kicked in, I felt that Eddie Vedder's score seemed too loud. Then I realized that my only complaint was merely me resisting the full experience. The whole point of it all was to let go and not be afraid of going that one step too far.