Kayla

1997·Movie
1h 36min
66
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Sports, history, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A classic story of friendship, family and loyalty.

Set in the 1920s, this film tells the poignant and inspiring story of Sam MacKenzie, a boy whose explorer dad disappeared on an expedition to the Arctic tundra. Unable to make friends, adjust to his new Canadian home or get along with his stepfather, Sam finds solace in Kayla, a wild dog he hopes to enter in a dogsled race. But when the community turns against Kayla, Sam must come to her rescue.
Coming-of-Age Story1920s CanadaBoy and His DogDog Sled RacingHistorical DramaFamily-FriendlyTriumph Over AdversityNostalgicUnderdog Story

Crew

Directed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Kayla legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kayla worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Kayla?

1 h 36 min

Kayla runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is Kayla in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Kayla?

6AUCAGBMXUSCH

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kayla in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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