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The Yearling

1946Movie2 h 8 min

DramaFamily
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic897.4Rotten Tomatoes100%76%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic897.4Rotten Tomatoes100%76%

Summary

Jody convinces his parents to allow him to adopt a young deer, but what will happen if the deer misbehaves?

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Clarence Brown
Written by
Paul Osborn, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Produced by
Sidney Franklin
Music by
Herbert Stothart

Everyone

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Facts

December 18, 1946 · 2 h 8 min · Violence

Released
December 18, 1946
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Family, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
21 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Yearling?"

Questions about The Yearling

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Yearling?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Yearling from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Yearling worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is The Yearling okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Yearling plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.