Into the Wild - DVD

Sean Penn scripted and directed this engrossing true-life drama based on Jon Krakauer's bestseller about Christopher McCandless, a 22-year-old college grad who, in 1990, dropped out of society to hitchhike to the Alaskan wilderness. Leaving all his possessions behind, McCandless (Emile Hirsch) embarked on a life-changing-and ultimately tragic-cross-country trek. With Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, Vince Vaughn, and Hal Holbrook. 148 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles English, French; featurettes; theatrical trailers.

Into the Wild is inspired by the true story of Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch), a young man who abandons his life of comfort to pursue the freedom of life on the road, a quest that leads him to the Alaskan wilderness and the ultimate challenge of his life. Screenplay and directed by Sean Penn and featuring an all-star cast including William Hurt, Marcia Gay Harden, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener and Hal Holbrook, Into the Wild

Academy Award Winner Reese Witherspoon stars in this inspirational true story from the director of Dallas Buyers Club and based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed. After years of reckless behavior and being haunted by memories of her mother Bobbi (Academy Award Nominee Laura Dern), Cheryl (Witherspoon) makes a rash decision to embark on a challenging trek across the Pacific Crest Trail. With absolutely no experience, she sets out to hike more than a thousand miles all on her own - in what becomes a remarkable journey of self-discovery and redemption that strengthens and ultimately heals her.