Into the Wild (2007)
An earnest young man abandons everything to find himself in the Alaskan wilderness, embracing a melancholy, intimate journey.
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.
How intense is Into the Wild?
Into the Wild has light gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Into the Wild feels like
- Tone
- melancholyearnestatmosphericintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Into the Wild
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Into the Wild scary?
No. Into the Wild is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Into the Wild gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3).
Is Into the Wild sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Into the Wild OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Into the Wild?
Into the Wild runs 2h 28m.
Where can I stream Into the Wild?
Into the Wild is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube (free).
Does Into the Wild have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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