The Revenant: WTF Really Happened To This Movie?

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

WTF REALLY Happened To This Movie? – The JoBlo series that dives into movies based on TRUE stories, REAL people and ACTUAL historical events to separate FACT from FICTION!

Director Alejandro Iñárritu’s award-winning period epic The Revenant is an impressive achievement. But what’s even more remarkable is that the film is based on the exploits of real-life adventurer Hugh Glass (played by Leonardo DiCaprio), who actually survived a vicious bear attack and dragged himself across the frontier seeking payback against the men who left him for dead. How much of the movie's arduous journey was accurate? Get yourself cozy and find out “WTF REALLY Happened to The Revenant?

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Chris Bumbray began his career with JoBlo as the resident film critic (and James Bond expert) way back in 2007, and he has stuck around ever since, being named editor-in-chief in 2021. A voting member of the CCA and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic, you can also catch Chris discussing pop culture regularly on CTV News Channel.