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Call of the Wild

2009·Movie
1h 27min·PG
37
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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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.
Family-Friendly AdventureComing-of-Age StoryMan's Best FriendAnimal BondingNature and WildernessHeartwarmingClassic TaleEscapist Entertainment

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Call of the Wild legally?

Call of the Wild is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Call of the Wild worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Call of the Wild rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Call of the Wild?

1 h 27 min

Call of the Wild runs 1 h 27 min.

Is Call of the Wild based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Call of the Wild in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Call of the Wild?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Call of the Wild in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.