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The Call of the Wild

2020·Movie
1h 40min·PG
63
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High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Awe-inspiring and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Wonder9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Growing up, history, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

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.
Wilderness AdventureAnimal ProtagonistComing-of-AgeHistorical DramaEpic JourneyNature's CallResilienceHeartwarmingFamily-Friendly

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 Disney+, fuboTV, and YouTube TV 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 Call of the Wild worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Call of the Wild rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

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.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Call of the Wild?

Critics55
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate The Call of the Wild higher (72) than critics (55). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Call of the Wild a box office hit?

Budget$109 million
Box office$111 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $109 million to make and earned $111 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is The Call of the Wild in?

EnglishFrench

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

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 96 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.