Into the Wild

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 1m 25s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (13s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:45:22 - 00:45:30] Brief scene with partial nudity as characters skinny dip.
  • 🟢 20/100 [01:12:15 - 01:12:20] Implied sexual activity but nothing explicit shown.
Drug Use: 🔴 70/100 (35s)
  • 🟡 60/100 [00:30:10 - 00:30:30] Characters smoke marijuana.
  • 🔴 80/100 [01:05:45 - 01:06:00] Main character is shown drinking alcohol excessively.
Violence: 🟡 50/100 (30s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:55:20 - 00:55:35] Verbal altercation between characters.
  • 🔴 70/100 [01:40:10 - 01:40:25] Graphic scene of hunting and skinning an animal.
Strong Language: 🟡 60/100 (7s)
  • 🔴 80/100 [00:15:30 - 00:15:32] Use of the word 'f***'.
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:40:15 - 00:40:20] Multiple instances of mild profanity.
Into the Wild
Year: 2007
Certificate: R
Runtime: 148 min
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama
IMDB: 8.1
Meta Score: 73
Votes: 572921
Gross: 18,354,356
Director: Sean Penn
Stars: Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener, Marcia Gay Harden
Overview: After graduating from Emory University, 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. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of 'Into the Wild' (2007)?
A: 'Into the Wild' is based on the true story of Christopher McCandless, a young man who graduates from college, donates his savings to charity, and embarks on a journey across North America to live in the Alaskan wilderness. The film explores his adventures, the people he meets along the way, and his ultimate quest for freedom and self-discovery.
Q: Who directed 'Into the Wild' (2007)?
A: The movie was directed by Sean Penn, who also wrote the screenplay. It is based on the 1996 non-fiction book of the same name by Jon Krakauer.
Q: Who plays the lead role of Christopher McCandless in 'Into the Wild'?
A: Emile Hirsch portrays Christopher McCandless, the central character whose journey forms the core of the film.
Q: What themes are explored in 'Into the Wild'?
A: The film delves into themes of freedom, self-reliance, the search for meaning, and the conflict between societal expectations and personal fulfillment. It also examines the consequences of idealism and isolation.
Q: Did 'Into the Wild' receive any major awards or nominations?
A: Yes, 'Into the Wild' was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for Hal Holbrook and Best Film Editing. It also won a Golden Globe for Best Original Song for 'Guaranteed' by Eddie Vedder, who composed the film's soundtrack.