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The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog

1980Movie1 h 40 minG

53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes–57%

A hopeful, wholesome adventure movie.

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

A boy and his sled dog against the elements.

The story of a champion sled dog named Kavik who survives a plane crash in the wilds of Alaska and is found and cared for by a young boy named Andy Evans. But the dog's owner finds Kavik and takes him back to his home in Colorado where the dog escapes and embarks on a 2,000-mile odyssey in search of Andy.

Feels like

  • Eskimo Sled Dog
  • Survival Story
  • Man and Beast
  • Loyalty and Perseverance
  • Alaskan Wilderness
  • Heartwarming
  • Family-Friendly Adventure
  • Overcoming Obstacles

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Peter Carter
Written by
Walt Morey, George Malko
Produced by
Jon Slan
Music by
Harry Freedman

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Facts

January 20, 1980 · 1 h 40 min · G

Released
January 20, 1980
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Action, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog worth watching?"

Questions about The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 4.7).

Is The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog okay for kids?

GViolence

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

Can I half-watch The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.