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Old Yeller

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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.
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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 12/26/2010
5/5
Tearjerker is one of the best early Disney dramas. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 03/26/2009
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 TIME Magazine 03/09/2009
It comes from Disney's thoroughly proved mother lode: movies for the kids that adults will stay to enjoy themselves. Go to Full Review Janet Graves Photoplay 11/17/2021
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) 05/07/2020
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 Sky Cinema 11/18/2017
4/5
Both an exciting adventure and an effective tear-jerker. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Vincent W @Gojirilla5419 Oct 1 I absolutely love this movie! yes it’s sad at times, but that makes it better! See more Student: Jake M 10/28/2024 This was awesome and kinda sad when Old Yeller left his former owner to join Travis. I’m surprised that Old Yeller wasn’t adopted by a child until his former owner traded Yeller to Travis. Travis felt really bad for Old Yeller fighting with most predators. This was a good story to watch and teaches me how to treat a dog fairly. See more Nick S 10/06/2024 Expected it to be a bit more touching than it was but regardless, still a great coming of age story with some valuable lessons. Classic Disney story. See more Dale R 07/07/2024 If you haven’t seen this movie you should. A classic tale of a boy and his dog, and the boy’s brother. This is the first of many Disney movies that feature the child actors of Tommy Kirk and Kevin Corcoran. The acting chops on both of them are not shown off well during this movie. I find that Kevin plays the same character in every movie and it does eventually get old. I do enjoy the period story telling of an old western farm and how life works on one. Dorothy McGuire does a good job as the mother and Jeff York returns as the annoying freeloading neighbor. This movie is worth checking out. See more Garrett W 03/29/2024 A timeless classic and one of my favorite movies! See more Sam G 10/02/2023 This film has traumatized generations of American children. See more Read all reviews
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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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