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The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon

1997Movie1 h 31 minPG

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

A wondrous, moving adventure movie about growing up and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Jack London's classic story from 1903 about Buck, a dog kidnapped from his home in California and taken to the Yukon where he is mistreated until a prospector discovers him and relates to his situation. Although the two are bonded, Buck yearns to run free with the wild dogs in the wilderness.

Feels like

  • Classic Adaptation
  • Animal Adventure
  • Wilderness Survival
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Nature vs. Civilization
  • Yukon Setting
  • Traditional Animation
  • Human-Animal Bond
  • Primal Instincts

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Peter Svatek
Written by
Jack London, Graham Ludlow
Produced by
Julie Allan, Pieter Kroonenburg
Music by
Alan Reeves

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 22, 1997 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released
June 22, 1997
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Family, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

Is The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.