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The Call of the Wild

1972·Movie
1h 40min·PG
55
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No humor.

Energy

Thrilling

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Sweeping action-adventure.. against the perils of the frozen north!

John Thornton, is a fearless man who's after more than gold; he wants to do what's right. Thornton works for the U.S. mail and is the only person daring and smart enough to figure out how to travel the deadly 600 miles from Skagway to Dawson, Alaska in the icy winter. His incredibly dog Buck is by his side and part of how he survives.
AdventureSurvival StoryBased on NovelAlaskaMan and DogGold RushThe YukonMail Delivery

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Call of the Wild legally?

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

Is The Call of the Wild worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Call of the Wild rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Call of the Wild?

1 h 40 min

The Call of the Wild runs 1 h 40 min.

Is The Call of the Wild based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Call of the Wild in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, France, Spain, Italy.

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

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Call of the Wild in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Call of the Wild use?

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TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Call of the Wild, including The Call of the Wild, The Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck, The Call of the Wild.