

Into the Wild
2007, English. Directed by Sean Penn.
Into the heart. Into the soul.
After graduating from Emory University in 1992, 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.
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.8/10 from 10,465 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Into the Wild
Into the Wild isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Sean PennDirector
- Emile HirschChristopher McCandless / Alexander Supertramp
- Marcia Gay HardenBillie McCandless
- William HurtWalt McCandless
- Jena MaloneCarine McCandless / Additional Narration (voice)
- Brian H. DierkerRainey
- Catherine KeenerJan Burres
- Vince VaughnWayne Westerberg
- Kristen StewartTracy Tatro
- Hal HolbrookRonald "Ron" Franz
- Thure LindhardtMads
- Signe Egholm OlsenSonja
- Jim GallienJim Gallien
Details
- Released
- 21 September 2007
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sean Penn
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $56M
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What Into the Wild is based on
Into the Wild is based on Into the Wild (1996) by Jon Krakauer.
True story · 1996
Into the Wild
By Jon Krakauer
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Into the Wild: quick answers
Is Into the Wild worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 10,465 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Into the Wild?
Into the Wild runs 148 minutes (2h 28m).
Does Into the Wild have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Into the Wild. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Into the Wild parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Into the Wild is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Into the Wild on?
Into the Wild isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Into the Wild?
If you liked Into the Wild, try Wildlike, Walkabout, White Water Summer.
Who directed Into the Wild?
Into the Wild (2007) was directed by Sean Penn and stars Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt.
What is Into the Wild based on?
Into the Wild is based on Into the Wild (1996) by Jon Krakauer.