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The Journey of Natty Gann

1985·Movie
1h 41min·PG
75
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Growing up, history, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

The journey that made the impossible come true.

America is in the depths of the Great Depression. Families drift apart when faraway jobs beckon. A courageous young girl confronts overwhelming odds when she embarks on a cross-country search for her father. During her odyssey, she forms a close bond with two diverse traveling companions: a magnificent, protective wolf, and a hardened drifter.
Great DepressionComing-of-AgeCross-Country JourneyFamily SeparationHistorical DramaAnimal CompanionResilienceMelancholyHopeful

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Journey of Natty Gann legally?

The Journey of Natty Gann is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Journey of Natty Gann worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Journey of Natty Gann rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Journey of Natty Gann?

1 h 41 min

The Journey of Natty Gann runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Journey of Natty Gann?

Critics79
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see The Journey of Natty Gann much the same way.

What language is The Journey of Natty Gann in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Journey of Natty Gann?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Journey of Natty Gann in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Journey of Natty Gann use?

She Cleans Up NicelyGentle GiantToo Dumb to LiveShoo the DogDark and Troubled PastMissing MomGood Scars, Evil ScarsUndying LoyaltyTomboyish NameRed ScareAndrocles' LionPlucky Girland 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for The Journey of Natty Gann, including She Cleans Up Nicely, Gentle Giant, Too Dumb to Live.