Budget
$15.0M
Domestic Gross
$18.4M
Worldwide Gross
$56.3M
Est. Studio ROI
+88%
Assumes ~50% theatrical revenue share; excludes P&A and streaming.
Overview
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.
Critical Reception
Cast
Streaming US · TMDB / JustWatch
Not currently available on a streaming subscription service.
Full availability on JustWatch →Netflix Viewing
1.4Mtotal hours viewed
600,000total views
2026H1
1.4M hrs · 600,000 views
Source: Netflix Engagement Report (2026H1)