Into the Wild (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2007, Into the Wild is a drama and adventure film directed by Sean Penn, running about 148 minutes. “Into the heart. Into the soul.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Into the Wild stars Emile Hirsch as Christopher McCandless / Alexander Supertramp, Marcia Gay Harden as Billie McCandless, William Hurt as Walt McCandless and Jena Malone as Carine McCandless / Additional Narration (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Into the Wild has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $56.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Into the Wild page.
If you liked it. Fans of Into the Wild tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Into the Wild (2007)?
- In US, Into the Wild is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Into the Wild worth watching?
- Into the Wild holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Into the Wild?
- Into the Wild stars Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, Jena Malone and Brian H. Dierker.
- When was Into the Wild released?
- Into the Wild was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.