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Into the Wild

7.820072h 28mRMovieAdventureDrama

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.

DirectorSean Penn
WriterSean Penn
ProducersFrank Hildebrand·David Blocker

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Cast · Directed by Sean Penn

EHEmile Hirsch
Emile Hirsch
Christopher McCandless / Alexander Supertramp
MHMarcia Gay Harden
Marcia Gay Harden
Billie McCandless
WHWilliam Hurt
William Hurt
Walt McCandless
JMJena Malone
Jena Malone
Carine McCandless / Additional Narration (voice)
BDBrian H. Dierker
Brian H. Dierker
Rainey
CKCatherine Keener
Catherine Keener
Jan Burres
VVVince Vaughn
Vince Vaughn
Wayne Westerberg
KSKristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart
Tracy Tatro
HHHal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook
Ronald "Ron" Franz
TLThure Lindhardt
Thure Lindhardt
Mads
SOSigne Egholm Olsen
Signe Egholm Olsen
Sonja
JG
Jim Gallien
Jim Gallien

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Into the Wild — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Into the Wild?

Into the Wild is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Into the Wild on Netflix?

No, Into the Wild is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is Into the Wild on Amazon Prime Video?

Into the Wild isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Into the Wild for free?

Into the Wild is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is Into the Wild based on a true story?

Yes — Into the Wild is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).