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A Cry in the Wild (1990): Cast & Box Office

A Cry in the Wild (1990) movie poster

A Cry in the Wild is a 1990 family drama directed by Mark Griffiths, starring Jared Rushton as Brian, Ned Beatty and Deke Anderson. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide.

A Cry in the Wild (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Mark Griffiths
Genres
Drama , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Cry in the Wild About?

The premise of A Cry in the Wild without spoilers.

Thirteen‑year‑old Brian is the only survivor of an unreported plane crash. Stranded in the Yukon wilderness, he must rely on his wits to find food, build shelter and evade hungry predators, battling the harsh elements while hoping for rescue.

A Cry in the Wild Themes & Keywords

· 43 tags
  • boy takes shirt off
  • teen boy
  • teenage boy rear nudity
  • teenage boy full rear nudity
  • teenage boy swimming naked
  • 13 year old boy
  • boy rear nudity
  • boy skinny dipping
  • boy
  • skinny dipping
  • nudity
  • survivalist
+31 more
  • sole survivor
  • crash survivor
  • coming of age film
  • teenager
  • forest adventure
  • survival adventure
  • mountain adventure
  • mother
  • novel
  • rescue plane
  • dead body
  • lake
  • death of pilot
  • campfire
  • mother son relationship
  • death of airplane pilot
  • cooking over a campfire
  • flare gun
  • starting a fire
  • wilderness
  • survivor
  • pilot
  • yukon
  • hatchet
  • wilderness survival
  • dog
  • bear
  • survival
  • airplane crash
  • based on novel
  • independent film
Cast & crew

A Cry in the Wild Cast & Characters

Jared Rushton leads the cast as Brian, with Ned Beatty as Pilot and Deke Anderson as Store Clerk. Directed by Mark Griffiths; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Cry in the Wild

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Box office

A Cry in the Wild Box Office

A Cry in the Wild grossed $1.5 million worldwide.

1990 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.5M

US & Canada
$1.5M
Videos

A Cry in the Wild Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Cry in the Wild.

A CRY IN THE WILD (1990) Official Trailer
Cars

Cars in A Cry in the Wild

3 cars on screen, including the 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park and the 1984 Toyota Truck.

  • 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park in A Cry in the Wild 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park Minor role
  • 1984 Toyota Truck in A Cry in the Wild 1984 Toyota Truck Minor role
  • 1982 Dodge Power Ram 50 in A Cry in the Wild 1982 Dodge Power Ram 50 Background role
Details

A Cry in the Wild Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Hatchet” and “Grido nella foresta”.

Also known as
  • Hatchet
  • Grido nella foresta
  • Brian - Allein in der Wildnis

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FAQ

A Cry in the Wild FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of A Cry in the Wild, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Cry in the Wild?

A Cry in the Wild runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was A Cry in the Wild released?

A Cry in the Wild was released on June 1, 1990.

Who directed A Cry in the Wild?

A Cry in the Wild was directed by Mark Griffiths.

More films by Mark Griffiths

Who is in the cast of A Cry in the Wild?

A Cry in the Wild stars Jared Rushton as Brian, Ned Beatty as Pilot and Deke Anderson as Store Clerk, among 12 credited actors.

How much did A Cry in the Wild make at the box office?

A Cry in the Wild grossed $1.5 million worldwide.

Does A Cry in the Wild have a post-credit scene?

No. A Cry in the Wild has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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