Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story
2014
⭐6.2(10 votes)
1h
DocumentaryTV Movie
Overview
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.
About Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story
Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story (2014) is a Documentary, TV Movie film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Return to the Wild: The Chris McCandless Story on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, WETA+, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 10 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
