Man in the Wilderness
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Man in the Wilderness

Best from age 12 · PG · 1971 · 104 min

Man in the Wilderness

In the early 1800s, a fur trapper is severely injured by a bear and left for dead by his expedition. Against all odds, he recovers and embarks on a grueling journey through the wilderness to seek revenge on those who abandoned him. This is a gritty tale of survival, endurance, and the harsh realities of the frontier.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Strong

7/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Strong

6/10

Heads up

  • Graphic depiction of animal attacks and injuries
  • Harsh wilderness conditions and suffering
  • Some intense sequences of pursuit and confrontation

Models well

  • Resilience in the face of adversity
  • Confronting nature's challenges

Talk about it after

  • The morality of revenge vs. forgiveness
  • Survival skills and human endurance
  • The historical context of the fur trade
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Cast & crew

Mauled by a Grizzly Bear

Man in the Wilderness