On the Great White Trail

1938Movie58 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, intriguing action movie about history and mystery.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Death stalked Garou's Landing, in the Canadian frozen north, but who was the killer who murdered two men and left them huddled in the snow. Sergeant Renfrew (James Newill, of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, accompanied by his dog, Silver King (Silver King the Dog), and Kay Larkin (Terry Walker) the daughter of the man, Andrew Larkin (Robert Frazer) accused of the crime, sets out to solve the crime and bring the real killer to justice.

Feels like

  • Classic Mystery
  • Mountie Adventure
  • Canadian Wilderness
  • Whodunit Plot
  • 1930s Cinema
  • Intriguing Investigation
  • Heroic Protagonist
  • Hopeful Resolution
  • Good vs. Evil

Cast

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Directed by
Albert Herman

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Facts

July 22, 1938 · 58 min · Violence

Released
July 22, 1938
Runtime
58 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Western, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream On the Great White Trail?"

Questions about On the Great White Trail

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream On the Great White Trail?

In the United States, On the Great White Trail streams on Prime and Best Westerns Ever, and it is free with ads on Mometu and Tubi TV. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is On the Great White Trail worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.4).

Is On the Great White Trail okay for kids?

Violence

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

Can I half-watch On the Great White Trail?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching On the Great White Trail?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.