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The Call of the Wild

2020Movie1 h 40 minPG

Family
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic486.4Rotten Tomatoes62%85%

A wondrous, wholesome adventure movie about history.

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

Based on the legendary novel.

Buck is a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team—and later its leader—Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master.

Feels like

  • CGI Animal Adventure
  • Gold Rush Historical Drama
  • Heartwarming Dog Story
  • Visually Stunning Wilderness
  • Family Friendly Epic
  • Survival and Instinct
  • Sentimental Journey
  • Immersive Sound Design

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Chris Sanders
Written by
Michael Green, Jack London
Produced by
James Mangold, Erwin Stoff
Music by
John Powell

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Facts

February 19, 2020 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released
February 19, 2020
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Family, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$109 million
Box office
$111 million
Available in
84 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Call of the Wild?"

Questions about The Call of the Wild

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Where can I stream The Call of the Wild?

Disney+fuboTV

In the United States, The Call of the Wild streams on Disney+ and fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is The Call of the Wild worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (55).

Is The Call of the Wild okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

Will I feel good after watching The Call of the Wild?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.