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Where the Red Fern Grows

Where the Red Fern Grows (1974)

  • 73% of users liked it
    (8,544 ratings)

Based on the novel by Wilson Rawls, this film follows the events that befall a young Oklahoma farm boy as he, with the help of his two beloved hounds, struggles to help his family get by in the hard times of the 1930s. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi

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Genres
Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama, Kids & Family
In Theaters
Jun 27, 1974 Wide
Doty-Dayton Productions

Critic Reviews

  • Scott G. Mignola, Common Sense Media

    Moving version of the classic novel.

  • Douglas Pratt, DVDLaser

    a competently produced family feature

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • erika b


    This film is about a boy and two dogs that are on a quest of making the dogs the best hunting dogs Ever. Good plot, acting and music. The down side of this film is that it can be slow and sad. If you want good dog film or tear jerker, then you should give this a try.

  • danny d


    a solid film based on a classic novel. like old yeller in its emphasis on a boy and his dogs, although this is better than old yeller and a bit more profound in its development of characters. i took it for granted as a kid but now realize its importance.

  • Lafe F


    Gosh, what a tear-jerker of a movie! Kiddies be warned! It's a fun twin-dog movie for the most part, but I would recommend turning it off before the Red Fern starts growing.

  • Leigh R


    Makes you cry...

  • Andrew F


    This movie is so sad. I really liked it!

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