Into the Wild Image
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critics

User Score

Universal acclaim- based on 196 Ratings

Summary: 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.
Runtime: 148 min
Rating: Rated R for language and some nudity.
Production: Paramount Vantage
Genres: Adventure, Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Languages: English, Danish
Home Release Date: Mar 4, 2008
Director Credit
Sean Penn Director
Writer Credit
Jon Krakauer Book
Sean Penn Screenplay
Principal Cast Credit
Catherine Keener Jan Burres
Emile Hirsch Chris McCandless
Vince Vaughn Wayne Westerberg
Cast Credit
Brian H. Dierker Rainey
Craig Mutsch Wayne's Crew #1
Hal Holbrook Ron Franz
James O'Neill Graduation Reader
Jena Malone Carine McCandless/Additional Narrator
Jim Gallien Himself
Kristen Stewart Tracy Tatro
Malinda McCollum Waitress
Marcia Gay Harden Billie McCandless
Paul Knauls Building Manager
William Hurt Walt McCandless
Zach Galifianakis Kevin
Producer Credit
Art Linson Producer
David Blocker Executive Producer
Frank Hildebrand Executive Producer
John J. Kelly Executive Producer
Sean Penn Producer
William Pohlad Producer
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