How gory is Into the Wild?

Light gore and no real violence.

What is Into the Wild rated, and is it OK for kids?

Moderate sex and nudity, and some strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.

Into the Wild (2007)

Film · 2h 28m · Rated R

An earnest young man abandons everything to find himself in the Alaskan wilderness, embracing a melancholy, intimate journey.

A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating. Based on true events.

Streaming on Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free) and YouTube (free).

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Into the Wild parents guide

Moderate sex and nudity, and no real violence, about what an R should carry.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: None noted
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: No real violence
Sex and nudity: Moderate; Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

How gory is Into the Wild?: Light gore and no real violence.
What is Into the Wild rated, and is it OK for kids?: Moderate sex and nudity, and some strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.

What is Into the Wild 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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

No. Brace yourself.