Adventure
Drama
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.
Directors
Emile Hirsch
Christopher McCandless …
Marcia Gay Harden
Billie McCandless
William Hurt
Walt McCandless
Jena Malone
Carine McCandless …
Brian H. Dierker
Rainey
Catherine Keener
Jan Burres
Vince Vaughn
Wayne Westerberg
Kristen Stewart
Tracy Tatro
Hal Holbrook
Ronald "Ron" Franz
Thure Lindhardt
Mads
Signe Egholm Olsen
Sonja
Jim Gallien
Jim Gallien
James J. O'Neill
Graduation Reader
Malinda McCollum
Waitress
Paul Knauls
Building Manager
Zach Galifianakis
Kevin
Craig Mutsch
Wayne's Crew #1
Jim Beidler
Wayne's Crew #2
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