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Call of the Wild

2009Movie1 h 27 minPG

42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes–38%
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd3.1/5Rotten Tomatoes–38%

Summary

Self-centered and status-conscious, ten year old Ryann Hale journeys to Montana to visit her down-to-earth grandpa, Bill Hale. Ryann bonds with a wolf-dog, Buck, and schemes to save him from a cruel dogsledder.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Richard Gabai
Written by
Jack London, Leland Douglas
Produced by
Richard Gabai, Gary Draper
Music by
Boris Zelkin, Deeji Mincey

Everyone

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Facts

June 12, 2009 · 1 h 27 min · PG

Released
June 12, 2009
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$270,210
Available in
39 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Call of the Wild?"

Questions about Call of the Wild

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Call of the Wild worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.3 and Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5).

Is Call of the Wild okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Call of the Wild?

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 Call of the Wild?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.