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Savage Sam

1963Movie1 h 43 minNR

Drama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.0/5Rotten Tomatoes50%47%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.0/5Rotten Tomatoes50%47%

Summary

Travis, Arliss, and Lisbeth are captured by Apaches while Old Yeller's son, Sam, tracks their trail.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or laughs.

Movies with

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Norman Tokar
Written by
William Tunberg, Fred Gipson
Music by
Oliver Wallace

Everyone

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Facts

June 1, 1963 · 1 h 43 min · NR

Released
June 1, 1963
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Action, Family, Adventure, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Savage Sam?"

Questions about Savage Sam

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Savage Sam?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Savage Sam from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Savage Sam worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 50%).

Is Savage Sam a sequel?

  1. Old Yeller (1957)
  2. Savage Sam (1963)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Old Yeller (1957).

Is Savage Sam okay for kids?

NRViolence

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

Can I half-watch Savage Sam?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Savage Sam plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (5 of 10) more than on its plot.