Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story(2014)
Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story Synopsis
Twenty years ago, a young American hiker named Chris McCandless, the accomplished son of successful middle class parents, was found dead in an abandoned bus in the Alaskan wilderness and became the subject of the best-selling book and movie “Into the Wild.” Now, PBS retraces Chris McCandless’ steps to try to piece together why he severed all ties with his past, burnt or gave away all his money, changed his name and headed into the Denali Wilderness. McCandless' own letters, released for the first time, as well as new and surprising interviews, probe the mystery that still lies at the heart of a story that has become part of the American literary canon and compels so many to this day.
Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story (2014) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Jeanmarie Condon, released on November 25, 2014 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Carine McCandless, Walt McCandless, Billie McCandless and Sean Penn. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeanmarie Condon
- Writers:
- Jeanmarie Condon, Ann Johnson Prum
- Producers:
- Ann Johnson Prum, Jeanmarie Condon
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Wegst
- Production:
- Lincoln Square Productions, PBS Productions, Coneflower Films Studios
- Status:
- Released
Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story (2014) Trailer
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Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Carine McCandless
Carine McCandless
as Herself
- Walt McCandless
Walt McCandless
as Himself
- Billie McCandless
Billie McCandless
as Herself
Sean Penn
as Himself
- Wayne Westerberg
Wayne Westerberg
as Himself
- Jan Burres
Jan Burres
as Herself
- Shelly McCandless
Shelly McCandless
as Herself
- Shawna Downing
Shawna Downing
as Herself
Key crew
Directed by Jeanmarie Condon, written by Jeanmarie Condon and Ann Johnson Prum, produced by Ann Johnson Prum and Jeanmarie Condon.
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Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story online?
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Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story (2014) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and WETA+, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story?
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The main cast of Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story (2014) includes Carine McCandless, Walt McCandless, Billie McCandless, Sean Penn and Wayne Westerberg. The film was directed by Jeanmarie Condon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story released?
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Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story was released on November 25, 2014 and runs for 1h.
Is Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story worth watching?
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Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story (2014) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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