Alone in the Wilderness (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2004, Alone in the Wilderness is a history and documentary film directed by Dick Proenneke, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he shot himself, Proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. The documentary covers his first year in-country, showing his day-to-day activities and the passing of the seasons as he sought to scratch out a living alone in the wilderness.
Who’s in it. Alone in the Wilderness stars Dick Proenneke as Himself, Bob Swerer Jr. as Narrator, Wendy Ishii as Narrator and Pamela Guest as On-air Co-host, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Alone in the Wilderness sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alone in the Wilderness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alone in the Wilderness tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alone in the Wilderness (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Alone in the Wilderness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Alone in the Wilderness worth watching?
- Alone in the Wilderness holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Alone in the Wilderness?
- Alone in the Wilderness stars Dick Proenneke, Bob Swerer Jr., Wendy Ishii, Pamela Guest and Bob Swerer Sr..
- When was Alone in the Wilderness released?
- Alone in the Wilderness was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.