Alone in the Wilderness (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Dick Proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the Aleutian Peninsula, in what is now Lake Clark National Park. Using color footage he shot himself, Proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. The documentary covers his first year in-country, showing his day-to-day activities and the passing of the seasons as he sought to scratch out a living alone in the wilderness.
Rated G • 2004 • 57m
Rated G, "Alone in the Wilderness" is a quiet documentary suitable for all but the youngest viewers. The film follows Dick Proenneke as he builds a log cabin by hand in the Alaskan wilderness, using footage he shot himself. There is no sexual content, profanity, or substance use whatsoever. The only content of note for very sensitive children might be the calm, matter-of-fact depiction of fishing and hunting for survival. Its slow… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Alone in the Wilderness appropriate for kids?
Rated G, "Alone in the Wilderness" is a quiet documentary suitable for all but the youngest viewers. The film follows Dick Proenneke as he builds a log cabin by hand in the Alaskan wilderness, using footage he shot himself. There is no sexual content, profanity, or substance use… Read more — free account
Content severity in Alone in the Wilderness
What happens in Alone in the Wilderness, moment by moment
- 0:08 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:22 ⚔ Violence & Gore 1/10
Sex and nudity in Alone in the Wilderness
None. This film contains no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.
Violence and gore in Alone in the Wilderness
Very mild and contextual. Dick Proenneke uses hand tools like axes and saws to fell trees and build his cabin. He is also shown fishing and is mentioned to hunt for his food, but these acts are presented in a calm, non-graphic, survival context without any gore or emphasis on suffering.
Language in Alone in the Wilderness
None. The narration is taken directly from Dick Proenneke's journals and contains no profanity at all.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Alone in the Wilderness
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.
Mature themes in Alone in the Wilderness
The film's themes are entirely positive, focusing on self-reliance, ingenuity, perseverance, and a deep respect for nature. The reality of living off the land, which includes a non-graphic portrayal of killing animals for food, is handled as a matter of simple survival.
Scary moments in Alone in the Wilderness
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alone in the Wilderness appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Alone in the Wilderness is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. Rated G, "Alone in the Wilderness" is a quiet documentary suitable for all but the youngest viewers. The film follows Dick Proenneke as he builds a log cabin by hand in the Alaskan wilderness, using footage he shot…
What age rating does Alone in the Wilderness have?
Alone in the Wilderness is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is Alone in the Wilderness about?
Rated G, "Alone in the Wilderness" is a quiet documentary suitable for all but the youngest viewers. The film follows Dick Proenneke as he builds a log cabin by hand in the Alaskan wilderness, using footage he shot himself. There is no sexual content, profanity, or substance use whatsoever. The only content of note…
Is there sex or nudity in Alone in the Wilderness?
None. This film contains no sexual content, innuendo, or nudity.
How violent is Alone in the Wilderness?
Very mild and contextual. Dick Proenneke uses hand tools like axes and saws to fell trees and build his cabin. He is also shown fishing and is mentioned to hunt for his food, but these acts are presented in a calm, non-graphic, survival context without any…
Is the language in Alone in the Wilderness appropriate for kids?
None. The narration is taken directly from Dick Proenneke's journals and contains no profanity at all.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Alone in the Wilderness?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in Alone in the Wilderness?
The film's themes are entirely positive, focusing on self-reliance, ingenuity, perseverance, and a deep respect for nature. The reality of living off the land, which includes a non-graphic portrayal of killing animals for food, is handled as a matter of…
How long is Alone in the Wilderness?
Alone in the Wilderness runs 57 minutes, directed by Dick Proenneke, Bob Swerer Jr., Bob Swerer Sr., released in 2004.
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