A Cry in the Wild (1990)
13-year-old Brian is the sole survivor of an unreported plane crash. Alone in the Yukon wilderness, Brian must learn to survive by his wits, find food and shelter, and brave wild, hungry animals until or if he is found.
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Jared RushtonBrian
Pamela Sue MartinMom
Stephen MeadowsDad
Deke AndersonStore Clerk
Ned BeattyPilot
Terence H. WinklessBoyfriendLouise BakerWoman at Picnic
John JakesRescue Plane PilotLois MalloryGrandmaOllie MannGrandpaStorm CloudWolf (uncredited)Shannon FrankStudent on a Bus (uncredited)Keywords
Teenage protagonistPlane crashWildernessBased on young adult novelYukonGrizzly bearSole survivorYukon, canada
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Genre affinityDrama · FamilyTheme affinityTeenage Protagonist · Plane Crash · WildernessDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference279486
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Frequently asked questions about A Cry in the Wild
What is A Cry in the Wild about?
13-year-old Brian is the sole survivor of an unreported plane crash. Alone in the Yukon wilderness, Brian must learn to survive by his wits, find food and shelter, and brave wild, hungry animals until or if he is found.
How long is A Cry in the Wild?
A Cry in the Wild has a runtime of 82 minutes.