Wild (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Wild is a 2014 biographical drama directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, starring Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern and Michiel Huisman. It is partly based on Wild by Cheryl Strayed. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $52.5 million worldwide. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Jean-Marc Vallée
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Based on
- Wild by Cheryl Strayed
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wild About?
The premise of Wild without spoilers, adapted from Wild by Cheryl Strayed. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Haunted by personal tragedy and struggling with addiction, Cheryl Strayed makes a life-altering decision: to hike the challenging 1,000-mile Pacific Crest Trail. Facing both physical hardship and emotional reckoning, the journey becomes a powerful quest for redemption and self-discovery as she confronts her past and seeks healing amidst the stunning beauty of the wilderness.
Wild Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hiking
- grief
- long distance hiking
- back to nature
- female protagonist
- backpack
- loss of mother
- death of mother
- based on true story
- female nudity
- skinny dipping
- cancer
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- mother daughter relationship
- hiking boots
- caught naked
- hot day
- year 1995
- taking a shower
- sexual promiscuity
- promiscuous woman
- hitchhiking
- new beginning
- hiking trail
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- desert
- california
- sex with a stranger
- casual sex
- male full frontal nudity
- sex scene
- sex standing up
- sex in an alley
- toenail removal
- infidelity
- adultery
- single mother
- road movie
- forest adventure
- snow adventure
- heroin
- nature
- wilderness
- boots
- still images during end credits
- horse
- forest
- portland oregon
- sex addiction
- crying woman
- hitchhiker
Wild Cast
Reese Witherspoon leads the cast, with Laura Dern and Michiel Huisman. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jean-Marc Vallée
More from Jean-Marc Vallée
More films directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, best-rated first: C.R.A.Z.Y., Dallas Buyers Club, The Young Victoria and Café de Flore.
Wild Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Wild 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 70% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
818 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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Wild Plot Summary
What happens in Wild from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1995, Cheryl Strayed (Reese Witherspoon) embarks on an extraordinary journey, choosing to hike over a thousand miles along the Pacific Crest Trail alone. This daunting challenge represents not only a physical test but also a profound attempt to heal from personal turmoil following her divorce and the heart-wrenching loss of her mother, Barbara Grey (Laura Dern). Strayed’s past is marked by years of reckless behavior, making this hike a pivotal moment in her life.
The film unfolds through a multi-linear narrative, intertwining Cheryl’s grueling trek with illuminating flashbacks to her life—depicting her as a child, teenager, and young adult, alongside the complicated relationships with her mother, brother Leif (Keene McRae), former husband Paul (Thomas Sadoski), and others who influenced her life.
Full summary
The whole story of Wild, scene by scene
Wild Box Office
Wild grossed $52.5 million worldwide. $37.9 million came from the US and Canada and $14.6 million (28%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$52.5M
- US & Canada
- $37.9M
- International
- $14.6M
Wild Awards & Nominations
Wild was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 6 nominations come from 4 ceremonies.
6 nominations4 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2015 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actress – Reese Witherspoon
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
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Oscars 2015 2 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Reese Witherspoon
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Laura Dern
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Reese Witherspoon
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Golden Globes 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama – Reese Witherspoon
Wild Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Wild.
How Well Do You Know Wild?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What year does Cheryl Strayed begin her journey on the Pacific Crest Trail?
Cars in Wild
21 cars on screen, including the 1988 Volvo 240 and the 1993 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible.
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1988 Volvo 240 Important role -
1993 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible Minor role -
1994 Ford Aerostar Minor role -
1971 Ford F-100 Minor role
Wild Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Alma Salvaje” and “Livre 2014”.
- Also known as
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- Alma Salvaje
- Livre 2014
- Моята разходка в дивото
- Дикая
- Livre
- Der große Trip - Wild
- Άγρια
- הולכת רחוק
- Vadon
- 涉足荒野
- Divočina
- Wild – Villi vaellus
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- Yaban
- Laukinė
- 와일드
- Dzika droga
- Дика
- وحشی
- わたしに会うまでの1600キロ
- Моето приключение в дивото
- 那時候，我只剩下勇敢
- Дивљина
- Sălbăticie
- Mežone
- 狂野行
- เดินก้าวไปตราบหัวใจไม่ล้ม
- Chuyến Phiêu Lưu Hoang Dã, ველური
- Divljina
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Movies Like Wild
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Wildlike, Wild Seed and Into the Wild.
Wild FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Wild, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wild?
Wild runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was Wild released?
Wild was released on December 3, 2014.
Who directed Wild?
Wild was directed by Jean-Marc Vallée.
More films by Jean-Marc Vallée Who is in the cast of Wild?
Wild stars Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern and Michiel Huisman, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Wild make at the box office?
Wild grossed $52.5 million worldwide ($37.9 million domestic, $14.6 million international).
How is Wild rated?
Wild has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Is Wild based on a book?
Yes. Wild is partly adapted from Wild by Cheryl Strayed.
Was Wild nominated for any awards?
Wild received 6 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
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