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Where the Red Fern Grows

2003Movie1 h 26 minPG

DramaFamily
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A deeply moving, wholesome drama movie about growing up and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Set in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression, Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream of buying two coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in God as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with "Old Dan" and "Little Ann."

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Boy and His Dogs
  • Ozark Mountains
  • Depression-Era
  • Triumph and Tragedy
  • Spiritual Awakening
  • Rural Life
  • Family Bonds
  • Loyalty and Friendship

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Lyman Dayton, Sam Pillsbury
Written by
Lyman Dayton, Douglas C. Stewart, Eleanor Lamb
Produced by
Ryan R. Johnson, Jim McCullough Jr., David Alexanian
Music by
Jeff Cardoni

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Facts

May 3, 2003 · 1 h 26 min · PG

Released
May 3, 2003
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Dye-Job, Adaptation Species Change, Agony of the Feet +9

  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Adaptation Species Change
  • Agony of the Feet
  • Alas, Poor Villain
  • Alliterative Family
  • Awesome Moment of Crowning
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Boke and Tsukkomi Routine
  • Deus ex Machina
  • Classical Hunter
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Half-Witted Hillbilly

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Where the Red Fern Grows?"

Questions about Where the Red Fern Grows

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Where the Red Fern Grows?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, Where the Red Fern Grows streams on Prime, Amebatv, Dove, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Where the Red Fern Grows worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Where the Red Fern Grows okay for kids?

PG

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

Is Where the Red Fern Grows 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.

What tropes does Where the Red Fern Grows use?

Adaptation Dye-JobAdaptation Species ChangeAgony of the FeetAlas, Poor VillainAlliterative FamilyAwesome Moment of CrowningBittersweet EndingBoke and Tsukkomi RoutineDeus ex MachinaClassical HunterChekhov's GunmanHalf-Witted Hillbillyand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Adaptation Dye-Job, Adaptation Species Change, and Agony of the Feet.