A Cry in the Wild is a 1990 film based on the book Hatchet

Hatchet (novel)

Hatchet is a 1987 three-time Newbery Honor-winning wilderness survival novel written by Gary Paulsen. It is the first novel in the Hatchet series and is followed by four sequels....

, written by Gary Paulsen

Gary Paulsen

Gary James Paulsen is an American writer who writes many young adult coming of age stories about the wilderness. He is the author of more than 200 books , 200 magazine articles and short stories, and several plays, all primarily for young adults and teens.-Biography:Gary Paulsen was born in...

. The film stars Jared Rushton

Jared Rushton

Jared Michael Rushton is an American musician and former actor. He is best known for his roles in numerous late eighties films including Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Big, and Overboard. He has been nominated for a total of two Saturn Awards and two Young Artist Awards...

 as Brian. It spawned three sequels: White Wolves: A Cry in the Wild II

White Wolves: A Cry in the Wild II

White Wolves: A Cry in the Wild II is a 1993 sequel to the 1990 film A Cry in the Wild.-Plot:Five teenagers and a teacher go on a two-weekd trek through the Cascade Mountains. At first, they had a great time; making new friends and enjoying the wild...

; White Wolves II: Legend of the Wild

White Wolves II: Legend of the Wild

White Wolves II: Legend of the Wild is a 1995 sequel to A Cry in the Wild.-Plot:The teens are aiding a wolf researcher as part of a plea bargain: they help, then their records are cleared. The intent of this film is to display the resourcefulness of young people when confronted with life...

; and White Wolves III: Cry of the White Wolf

White Wolves III: Cry of the White Wolf

White Wolves III: Cry of the White Wolf is a 2000 film and last sequel of A Cry in the Wild.-Plot:Two teenagers are stranded in the wilds of Northern Canada after a plane crash and they must call upon an ancient Native American spirit of a legendary white wolf to help them survive.-Cast:*Mick Cain...

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Plot

The movie opens up with Brian and his mother getting a package. She later gives it to Brian revealing it to be a hatchet at the airport. When Brian gets on the single engine plane with the pilot they have a short conversation. The pilot lets Brian fly the plane and Brian enjoys it. The pilot has a heart attack and dies. The plane crashes in the wilderness of Canada, Brian has to try and survive, all while dealing with his parents' divorce.

External links

• A Cry in the Wild at Internet Movie Database
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