Wild (2014)
Kernel Score: 77% · 2,643 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2014-12-05
Runtime: 115 minutes
Is Wild worth watching?
Worth watching. Reese Witherspoon plays a grieving woman who walks the Pacific Crest Trail alone. It's an affecting, well-made survival-and-recovery story, with a strong lead, though the flashbacks are uneven.
Watch it if you
- like solo journey stories
- enjoy a strong lead performance
- want a moving, outdoorsy drama
Skip it if you
- want a lot of action
- dislike stories about personal grief
Best for: Reflective solo night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Wild
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A woman with a tragic past decides to start her new life by hiking for one thousand miles on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Wild parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Wild is an R-rated true-story drama about a woman hiking 1,000 miles alone to rebuild her life after tragedy.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Implied past substance and personal struggles tied to the character's tragic backstory, consistent with the R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Wild
If you liked Wild, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- 127 Hours (2010) — 80%: Lone person endures extreme physical ordeal in nature.
- Dallas Buyers Club (2013) — 89%: Gritty, true-story drama about survival and change.
- The Revenant (2015) — 84%: Brutal survival story in a harsh landscape.
- The Fallout (2021) — 86%: Emotional drama about trauma and recovery.
- The Tale (2018) — 80%: Woman confronts a painful past.
- Deliverance (1972) — 82%: Wilderness survival thriller on a dangerous river.
Director
Cast
- Reese Witherspoon as Cheryl Strayed
- Laura Dern as Bobbi Grey
- Keene McRae as Leif
- Gaby Hoffmann as Aimee
- Michiel Huisman as Jonathan
- Kevin Rankin as Greg
- Cliff DeYoung as Ed
- Thomas Sadoski as Paul
- Randy Schulman as Therapist
- W. Earl Brown as Frank
Wild FAQ
Is Wild worth watching?
Worth watching. Reese Witherspoon plays a grieving woman who walks the Pacific Crest Trail alone. It's an affecting, well-made survival-and-recovery story, with a strong lead, though the flashbacks are uneven.
Where can I watch Wild?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Wild OK for kids?
Wild is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Wild is an R-rated true-story drama about a woman hiking 1,000 miles alone to rebuild her life after tragedy.
What movies are like Wild?
If you liked Wild, try 127 Hours, Dallas Buyers Club, The Revenant and The Fallout.