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Old Yeller

Play trailer Poster for Old Yeller G,  1957,  1h 23m,  Kids & Family/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 100% 18 Reviews Tomatometer 79% 50,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
100% Tomatometer 18 Reviews 79% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
While Jim Coates (Fess Parker) is off on a cattle drive, his wife, Katie (Dorothy McGuire), and sons, Travis (Tommy Kirk) and Arliss (Kevin Corcoran), are left behind on their Texas ranch. When a runaway dog named Old Yeller causes damage in one of their fields, Travis tries to drive him away. However, Travis and Katie both warm to Old Yeller when he saves Arliss from a bear attack. As Travis and the brave and faithful dog grow closer, concern grows about an outbreak of rabies.
Old Yeller

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Critics Consensus

Old Yeller is an exemplary coming of age tale, packing an emotional wallop through smart pacing and a keen understanding of the elemental bonding between humanity and their furry best friends.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 26, 2010
5/5
Tearjerker is one of the best early Disney dramas. Go to Full Review
Variety Staff Variety Mar 26, 2009
Disney organization's flair for taking a homely subject and building a heartwarming film is again aptly demonstrated in this moving story. Go to Full Review
Bosley Crowther New York Times Mar 25, 2006
Sentimental, yes, but also sturdy as a hickory stick. Go to Full Review
Janet Graves Photoplay Nov 17, 2021
With each new adventure, Walt Disney's live-action craftsmen show increasing skill at capturing the excitement and rich flavor of America's heritage. Go to Full Review
Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) May 7, 2020
9/10
Not just a boy and his dog story but a coming of age tale about a boy becoming a man. Very well done Go to Full Review
Kevin Carr 7M Pictures Nov 18, 2017
4.5/5
I proudly stand up and say it is a classic. Go to Full Review
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Anakin S Nov 29, 2018 Donâ(TM)t recommend for any dog lovers extremely sad
Oct 9, 2018 I remember seeing this my junior year in high school @Thunderbird Academy on movie night The grins that lit up theater when the puppy got in trouble See more
Kylo S Sep 14, 2018 It's a classic for a reason. It's a heartwarming tale of a family enduring a hard time period and featuring one of the sweetest dog and boy relationships on film, until life forces it to end. See more
Draco R May 12, 2018 WORST MOVIE EVER!! This movie traumatized me as a child.
Apr 23, 2018 One of my favorite childhood movies.
Hagrid P Sep 4, 2017 A good movie but it is all so sad and this movie is old fashioned but I found it fun to watch it's been a long time since I have seen it See more
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Robert Stevenson

Director

Dorothy McGuire

Katie Coates

Fess Parker

Jim Coates

Tommy Kirk

Travis Coates

Kevin Corcoran

Arliss Coates

Jeff York

Bud Searcy

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Synopsis While Jim Coates (Fess Parker) is off on a cattle drive, his wife, Katie (Dorothy McGuire), and sons, Travis (Tommy Kirk) and Arliss (Kevin Corcoran), are left behind on their Texas ranch. When a runaway dog named Old Yeller causes damage in one of their fields, Travis tries to drive him away. However, Travis and Katie both warm to Old Yeller when he saves Arliss from a bear attack. As Travis and the brave and faithful dog grow closer, concern grows about an outbreak of rabies.
Director
Robert Stevenson
Producer
Walt Disney
Screenwriter
Fred Gipson, William Tunberg
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 1957, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Runtime
1h 23m
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