Surviving the Wild
Synopsis
Against the wishes of his parents (who are in the midst of a messy divorce), a young boy steals the ashes of his dead Grandfather and runs away into the wilderness with his dog. The boy is determined to fulfill his beloved Grandpa's dying wishes and spread his ashes atop a remote mountain. Along the treacherous journey, the boy and the dog are accompanied by the ghost of his Grandpa, who helps them on their journey, brings the family back together and gives the boy one last chance to say goodbye.
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Surviving the Wild - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-20
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Jon Voight
Gus
Jamie Kennedy
Kristopher
Vail Bloom
Rachel
Aidan Cullen
Shaun
Derrick Van Orden
Eartle
Matthew Davis
Emri
J.J. Nolan
Dog Walker
Ian Teal
Ian
Susan Coleman
Delilah
Matt Bevin
The Governor
Terry Woodward
Funeral Attendee
Catherine Brown
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Clayton Nichols
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Betty Rallis
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Lare Roberts
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Emma Sue Ellis
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Margaret Wuertz
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Mike Schroerlucke
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Alessandrin
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Hefti, Steven Paul
- Original Score
- Laurent Eyquem
- Original Title
- Surviving the Wild
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Echo Bridge Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Alessandrin
Mark Hefti, Steven Paul
Laurent Eyquem
R. Michael Givens
Robert A. Ferretti
R. Michael Givens, Mark Hefti, Vail Bloom, Patrick Alessandrin, Steven Paul
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Alessandrin
Director
Mark Hefti
Writer
R. Michael Givens
Director of Photography
Sarah Cole
Production Design
Robert A. Ferretti
Editor
Laurent Eyquem
Original Music Composer
Steven Paul
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surviving the Wild
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What is Surviving the Wild about?
Against the wishes of his parents (who are in the midst of a messy divorce), a young boy steals the ashes of his dead Grandfather and runs away into the wilderness with his dog. The boy is determined to fulfill his beloved Grandpa's dying wishes and spread his ashes atop a remote mountain. Along the treacherous journey, the boy and the dog are accompanied by the ghost of his Grandpa, who helps them on their journey, brings the family back together and gives the boy one last chance to say goodbye.
Who directed Surviving the Wild?
Surviving the Wild was directed by Patrick Alessandrin.
Who stars in Surviving the Wild?
The principal cast of Surviving the Wild includes Jon Voight, Jamie Kennedy, Vail Bloom, Aidan Cullen, Derrick Van Orden.
When was Surviving the Wild released and how long is it?
Surviving the Wild was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Surviving the Wild?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Surviving the Wild was composed by Laurent Eyquem.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Surviving the Wild?
Surviving the Wild holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).