A Cry in the Wild
1990, English. Directed by Mark Griffiths.
13-year-old Brian is the sole survivor of an unreported plane crash. Alone in the Yukon wilderness, Brian must learn to survive by his wits, find food and shelter, and brave wild, hungry animals until or if he is found.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Mark GriffithsDirector
- Jared RushtonBrian
- Pamela Sue MartinMom
- Stephen MeadowsDad
- Ned BeattyPilot
- Terence H. WinklessBoyfriend
- Louise BakerWoman at Picnic
- Deke AndersonStore Clerk
- John JakesRescue Plane Pilot
- Lois MalloryGrandma
- Ollie MannGrandpa
- Storm CloudWolf (uncredited)
- Shannon FrankStudent on a Bus (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 June 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gary Paulsen, Catherine Cyran
- Box office
- $1
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What A Cry in the Wild is based on
A Cry in the Wild is based on Hatchet, a 1987 young adult novel by Gary Paulsen.
Young adult novel · 1987
Hatchet
By Gary Paulsen
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A Cry in the Wild: quick answers
What comes after A Cry in the Wild?
Next in the series: White Wolves - A Cry in the Wild II (1993), White Wolves II: Legend of the Wild (1995), and White Wolves III - Cry of the White Wolf (2000).
Is A Cry in the Wild worth watching?
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How long is A Cry in the Wild?
A Cry in the Wild runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does A Cry in the Wild have a post-credits scene?
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A Cry in the Wild parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Cry in the Wild is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Cry in the Wild on?
A Cry in the Wild isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 June 1990. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Cry in the Wild?
If you liked A Cry in the Wild, try Lost on a Mountain in Maine, Alabama Moon, Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain.
Who directed A Cry in the Wild?
A Cry in the Wild (1990) was directed by Mark Griffiths and stars Jared Rushton, Pamela Sue Martin, Stephen Meadows.
What is A Cry in the Wild based on?
A Cry in the Wild is based on Hatchet, a 1987 young adult novel by Gary Paulsen.