Podcasts TV Good Day for a Movie Podcast Ep 119 // Into the Wild

Ep 119 // Into the Wild

Published: Jan. 22, 2024, 8:49 p.m.

Sage has finally picked a movie he has wanted to pick for months, 2007's Into the Wild starring Emile Hirsh, Vince Vaughn William Hurt, Kristen Stewart, and Hal Holbrook. We talk about the story's validity, the archetypal characters Chris comes across, the tragic nature of Alexander Supertramp, and more!

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This movie was directed by Sean Penn.

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GD4AM: 84/100

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IMDb: 8.1/10

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Metacritic: 73/100

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Letterboxd: 3.8/5

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RT: 83%

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After graduating from Emory University, 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. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.

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This movie is currently streaming on Showtime.

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