Into the Wild is a film released in 2007 that explores the life of Christopher McCandless, who leaves behind his usual life to hitchhike all the way to Alaska and live in the wilderness. Directed by Sean Penn and starring Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, and William Hurt, it provides viewers with a behind the scenes look at the creation and filming of the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of the film took place in several spots across the United States from April 24, 2006, to November 4, 2006. Locations included Astoria and Beaverton in Oregon, Yuma in Arizona, Healy in Alaska, and Niland in California.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Emile Hirsch | Chris McCandless |
| Marcia Gay Harden | Billie McCandless |
| William Hurt | Walt McCandless |
| Jena Malone | Carine McCandless / Additional Narrator |
| Catherine Keener | Jan Burres |
| Vince Vaughn | Wayne Westerberg |
| Kristen Stewart | Tracy Tatro |
| Hal Holbrook | Ron Franz |
| Jim Gallien | Jim Gallien |
| Malinda McCollum | Waitress |
| Paul Knauls | Building Manager |
| Zach Galifianakis | Kevin |
| Craig Mutsch | Wayne’s Crew #1 |
| Jim Beidler | Wayne’s Crew #2 |
| John Decker | Hutterite #1 |
| John Hofer | Hutterite #2 |
| Jerry Hofer | Hutterite #3 |
| Terry Waldner | Hutterite #4 |
| Robin Mathews | Gail Borah |
| Candice Campos | Bar Girl |
| Steven Wiig | Lee’s Ferry Ranger |
| Thure Lindhardt | Mads |
| Signe Egholm Olsen | Sonja |
| Floyd Wall | Man in Phone Booth |
| Bryce Walters | Chris McCandless – age 4 |
| Jim Davis | Immigration Officer |
| Cheryl Francis Harrington | Social Worker |
| R.D. Call | Bull |
| Haley Ramm | Carine McCandless – age 11 |
| Merritt Wever | Lori |
| Everett ‘Insane Wayne’ Smith | Insane Cain |
| John Jabaley | Announcer |
| Leonard Knight | Leonard Knight |
| Matt Contreras | Book Shopper #1 |
| Denise Sitton | Book Shopper #2 |
| Bart the Bear | Bear |
| Sharon Olds | Additional Narrator (voice) |
| Carine McCandless | Additional Narrator (voice) |
| Dan Burch | Passerby (uncredited) |
| Doug Cartwright | Dinner patron (uncredited) |
| Joe Dustin | The Beast (uncredited) |
| Golbon Eghtedari | Graduate (uncredited) |
| Alvin Ellie | Homeless Patron (uncredited) |
| Zoe Galvez | Kissing Couple (uncredited) |
| Caroline Gelabert | Graduating Billie McCandless (uncredited) |
| Geri Gilmore | Old Lady Tourist (uncredited) |
| Paul Haasch | Trail Guide (uncredited) |
| Andy Hayward | Kissing Couple (uncredited) |
| Aaron Wayne Hill | Big Wheel Boy (uncredited) |
| Timothy Levine | Atlanta Braves fan (uncredited) |
| Mad Martian | Guy At Bar (uncredited) |
| Parris Mosteller | Young Boy (uncredited) (voice) |
| Jenna Romero | Prom Date (uncredited) |
| Rocky Self | Punk Rocker (uncredited) |
| J. Nathan Simmons | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Susan Spencer | Parent (uncredited) |
| Haley Sweet | Bank Teller (uncredited) |
| Edward Tubbs | Brown Bronco Driver (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film gained significant recognition and was nominated for two Oscars. In addition, it won 23 awards and received 104 nominations.
- The film is based on a true adventure story and is a biography.
- It is considered one of the top-rated movies, holding position #238.
- The film received 1,143 user reviews and 260 critic reviews.
- The cast includes well-renowned actors such as Emile Hirsch who played Chris McCandless, Marcia Gay Harden who played Billie McCandless, and William Hurt who acted as Walt McCandless.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Astoria, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 46.1878841
- Longitude: -123.8312534
- Place ID: ChIJi_uVCUR7k1QRv4obofFy3fc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Astoria, OR 97103, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Yuma, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.6926512
- Longitude: -114.6276916
- Place ID: ChIJ2a1NIYdi1oARWEKe9Qc6qc8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Yuma, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Healy, Alaska, USA
- Latitude: 63.8697384
- Longitude: -149.0215109
- Place ID: ChIJPSx2zP8lzVYRxVmN8VsSuwQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Healy, AK, USA
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Location Name: Beaverton, Oregon, USA
- Latitude: 45.4869283
- Longitude: -122.804032
- Place ID: ChIJY4j4diQIlVQRCL2sihXP4BA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Beaverton, OR, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Niland, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.2400366
- Longitude: -115.5188756
- Place ID: ChIJZ21wN8mt0IAR2Gy8Yp2buOA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Niland, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
