After graduating from Emory University in 1992, 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.

Emile Hirschas Christopher McCandless / Alexander Supertramp
Marcia Gay Hardenas Billie McCandless
William Hurtas Walt McCandless
Jena Maloneas Carine McCandless / Additional Narration (voice)
Brian H. Dierkeras Rainey
Catherine Keeneras Jan Burres
Vince Vaughnas Wayne Westerberg
Kristen Stewartas Tracy Tatro
Hal Holbrookas Ronald "Ron" Franz
Thure Lindhardtas Mads
Éric Gautier