The Wilderness
Kidnapped & abandoned in the desert, a group of troubled boys must survive the elements of a ruthless "Wilderness" program - and it's cruel director.
About the Film
Kidnapped and abandoned in the Utah desert, a group of troubled boys are forced into a ruthless "Wilderness Therapy" program. Cut off from the world, they must survive both the elements and the mind games of a cruel director.
Title
The Wilderness
Release
2025
Runtime
106 minutes (1 hour 46 minutes)
Rating
Not Rated
Genre
Adventure, Drama, Faith, Thriller
Directors
Spencer King
Origin
United States
Language
English
United States
English
Reviews
It’s a harrowing journey that rarely overstays its welcome and is, in many ways, a complete joy while also being quietly devastating.
The Wilderness is a journey full of juxtapositions. The beautiful desert scenery compared with the understated torture the boys are experiencing makes this film special, yet brutal and tragic to experience.
Beautifully shot in spectacular landscapes, this outdoor-experience drama has an easy-going pace that worms its way under the skin.
The Wilderness is an exercise in compassion in the face of harsh conditions, and what happens when kindness is missing.
Creative Team
Creative Team
Director
Spencer King
Cast
Hunter Doohan
Cast
Lamar Johnson
Cast
Sam Jaeger
Cast
Aaron Holliday
Cast
Matt Gomez Hidaka
Cast
Sean Avery
Cast
Vinessa Shaw
Producer
Amy Berg
Producer
Aaron Paul
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