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Where to watch Man in the Wilderness (1971) tonight

Man in the Wilderness (1971) runs 1 h 44 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.3 from 105 TMDB members. In the early 1800s, a group of fur trappers and Indian traders are returning with their goods to civilization and are making a desperate attempt to beat the oncoming winter. When guide Zachary Bass is injured in a bear attack, they decide he's a goner and leave him behind to die. When he recovers instead, he swears revenge on them and tracks them and their paranoiac expedition leader down.

Runtime
1 h 44 min — ends 9:44 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Western, Adventure, Drama
Released
November 24, 1971
TMDB rating
6.3 / 10 from 105 votes
Director
Richard C. Sarafian
Starring
Richard Harris, John Huston, Henry Wilcoxon, Percy Herbert
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Western and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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How long is Man in the Wilderness?
Man in the Wilderness is 1 h 44 min long (104 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Man in the Wilderness rated?
Man in the Wilderness is rated PG in the US.
Is Man in the Wilderness a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Western and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Man in the Wilderness?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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