Into the Wild

Name: Into the Wild
Director: Sean Penn
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Released: 2007-09-21
Rating: 8.1

September 21, 2007· 2h 28m

Adventure Drama

Directed by

Sean Penn

Cast

Emile Hirsch Marcia Gay Harden William Hurt Jena Malone Brian H. Dierker Catherine Keener +39 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score8.1

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall8.1

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

2 reviews·Last updated 1d ago

Peak Moment

Final moments and farewell note

9.1at 2h 22m

Lowest Moment

Getting beaten by railroad police

6.8at 1h 08m

Biggest Swing

From the harsh beating by railroad police to the emotional high of McCandless's final philosophical breakthrough about human connection

Critics found Into the Wild to be a surprisingly engrossing and technically adroit film that balances the appeal of wilderness freedom with harsh realities. The film builds emotional power through McCandless's journey, culminating in a burningly intense final act that transforms tragedy into profound meaning.

2 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian