Grey Owl

1999·Movie
1h 57min
37
WeakGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, a real life story, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A dream to save the wilderness. A secret that shocked the world.

Archie Grey Owl is a trapper in Canada in the early 1930s when a young Iroquois woman from town asks him to teach her Indian ways. They live in the woods, where she is appalled at how trapped animals die. She adopts two orphaned beaver kits and helps Archie see his way to stop trapping. Instead, he works as a guide, a naturalist writer, and then the Canadian government hires him to save the beaver in a conserve by Lake Ajawaan in Prince Albert National Park. He writes a biography, which brings him attention in Canada and invitations to lecture in England. Before he leaves, he and Anahareo (Pony) marry. In England, his secret is revealed. Will Anahareo continue to love him?
Biographical DramaCanadian HistoryEnvironmentalismAnimal ConservationLove StoryIdentity and Deception1930s SettingNature and Wilderness

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Grey Owl

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Where can I stream Grey Owl legally?

Grey Owl is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. 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 Grey Owl worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Grey Owl?

1 h 57 min

Grey Owl runs 1 h 57 min.

Is Grey Owl based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Grey Owl?

Critics17
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Grey Owl higher (59) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Grey Owl in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Grey Owl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Grey Owl in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Grey Owl use?

Based on a True Story"Eureka!" MomentGoing NativeIn Harmony with NatureJust Plane WrongMr. FanserviceRidiculously Cute CritterSecret-KeeperMeta CastingScenery Porn

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Grey Owl, including Based on a True Story, "Eureka!" Moment, Going Native.

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