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.

Cast

Emile HirschChristopher McCandless / Alexander Supertramp

Marcia Gay HardenBillie McCandless

William HurtWalt McCandless

Jena MaloneCarine McCandless / Additional Narration (voice)

Brian H. DierkerRainey