Wild (2014)
A woman embarks on a grueling thousand-mile hike, earnestly confronting her past on a journey of measured, gritty self-discovery.
A woman with a tragic past decides to start her new life by hiking for one thousand miles on the Pacific Crest Trail.
How intense is Wild?
Wild has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Wild feels like
- Tone
- grittymelancholyearnestuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream Wild
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Wild for you?
Is Wild scary?
No. Wild is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Wild gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Wild sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Wild OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Wild?
Wild runs 1h 55m.
Where can I stream Wild?
Wild is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Wild have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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