Old Yeller

Old Yeller (1957)

  • 100% of critics liked it
    (17 reviews)

  • 74% of users liked it
    (50,427 ratings)

Based on the novel by Fred Gipson, Old Yeller is set in Texas in 1869. While his father is away on a cattle drive, 15-year-old Travis Coates (Tommy Kirk) takes over management of the family farm. Adopting a "strictly business" policy, Travis is irritated when younger brother, Arliss (Kevin… More

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In Theaters
Dec 25, 1957 Wide
Buena Vista Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • , TIME Magazine

    It comes from Disney's thoroughly proved mother lode: movies for the kids that adults will stay to enjoy themselves.

  • Bosley Crowther, New York Times

    Sentimental, yes, but also sturdy as a hickory stick.

  • Nell Minow, Common Sense Media

    Tearjerker is one of the best early Disney dramas.

  • , TV Guide's Movie Guide

    Disney Studios' first and best attempt at a boy-and-his-dog film...

  • John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews

    Everyone sheds tears for this family drama

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  • erika b


    It was all around a good film.

  • Conner R


    A classic movie that teaches everyone the danger of stray dogs and the deadliness of rabies. It's fearless at displaying animal death and for that it is worthy of praise, but too many people love it for the dog story. I think it's weak in that area, where it excels in is… More

  • KJ P


    Astounding! One of the best films ever! Definately the best film of the 50's even though I have barely seen any!

  • Jason O


    While not my favorite dog film, this is still THE dog film, or probably animal film period, that all others are measured up against. Very well done and sad.

  • Morgan S


    excuse me while i go ball my eyes out!!!EVERYSINGLE TIME!

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