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Lost on a Mountain in Maine is an inspiring survival adventure based on the true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who becomes separated from his family during a fast-moving storm while hiking on Mount Katahdin, Maine, in 1939. Alone in the wilderness without adequate food or clothing, Donn must rely on his courage, instincts and Boy Scout skills to survive. As Donn struggles through hunger, exhaustion, dangerous terrain and extreme weather, his family and hundreds of volunteers launch an enormous search operation. The movie follows both sides of the ordeal—the boy's fight to stay alive and the desperate efforts of his family and rescuers to bring him home. Luke David Blumm plays Donn Fendler, with Paul Sparks as his father, Donald Fendler, and Caitlin FitzGerald as his mother, Ruth Fendler. The film was directed by Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger and produced by Sylvester Stallone and others.

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Release Date: November 1, 2024
Director: Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Kids , Family
Duration: 1 hour 38 minutes
Language: English
Starring: Caitlin FitzGerald — Mrs. Ruth Fendler
Box Office: $1,181,354
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video , Apple TV

More details about Lost on a Mountain in Maine and where you can watch

The movie is based on a real 1939 survival ordeal. Donn Fendler was only 12 when he became separated from his family on Mount Katahdin and spent nine days alone in the Maine wilderness. He traveled more than 30 miles before eventually being found, while a huge search effort involving volunteers and authorities tried to locate him.

The story became famous long before the movie existed. Donn Fendler eventually wrote Lost on a Mountain in Maine, a book recounting his experience. The book was originally published in 1978 and later became a long-standing classroom favorite, particularly in Maine.

Another fascinating detail is that the story wasn’t simply about wilderness survival. Fendler used Boy Scout skills during his ordeal, and the experience became an enduring example of determination and survival for generations of young readers.

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Lost on a Mountain in Maine has a surprisingly strong connection to classic children’s survival literature. Donn Fendler’s original book is often recommended alongside famous survival titles such as Hatchet, My Side of the Mountain, and the I Survived series—even though Fendler’s story is a real-life account rather than fiction.