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The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)

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Disney's The Journey of Natty Gann stars Meredith Salenger in the title role. During the Depression, Natty's father (Ray Wise) takes a job in a Northwestern lumber camp, leaving his daughter behind in Chicago with the promise that he'll send for her when he's put together enough money. Unwilling to wait that long, Natty runs away from her guardian (Lainie Kazan) and hops a freight bound for her dad's camp. In addition to the human friends she accrues along the way, including vagabond John Cusack

PG, 1 hr. 41 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family

Directed By: Jeremy Kagan , Jeremy Paul Kagan

In Theaters: Sep 27, 1985 Wide

On DVD: May 21, 2002

Cast

Meredith Salenger
Natty Gann
John Cusack
Harry
Ray Wise
Saul Gann
Scatman Crothers
Sherman
Barry Miller
Parker
Lainie Kazan
Connie
Scott Andersen
Parker's Gang
Zachary Ansley
Louis
Michael Ian Black
Hobo
Verna Bloom
Farm Woman
Gary Chalk
Chicago Worker
Alex Diakun
Station Master
Matthew Faison
Buzz
John Finnegan
Logging Boss
Bruce M. Fischer
Charlie Linfield
Thomas Heaton
Railroad Deek
Grant Heslov
Parker's Gang
John Hock
Campbell Lane
Chicago Moderator
Sheelah Megill
Lady at Mill
Ray Michal
Hobo
Jennifer Michas
Parker's Gang
Jordan Pratt
Frankie
Jack Rader
Employment Agent
Jeff Ramsey
Logging Driver
Gary Riley
Parker's Gang
Gabrielle Rose
Exercise Matron
Corliss M. Smith Jr.
Bus Driver
Ian Tracey
Parker's Gang
Peter Anderson
Unemployed Worker
Don S. Davis
Railroad Brakeman
Stephen E. Miller
Guard
Frank C. Turner
Farmer
Hannah Cutrona
Twinky
Robert Clothier
Railroad Official
Wally Beeton
Logger
Doug Boyd
Logger
Bryan Couture
Logger
Kaye Grieve
Matron
Gary Hendrickson
Logger
Marie Klingenberg
Dormitory Matron
Lorne LaRiviere
Logger
Al MacIntosh
Logger
Doug MacLeod
Chicago Worker
Dwight McFee
Chicago Worker
Harvey M. Miller
Railroad Deek
Paula-Marie Moody
Clint Rowe
Bullwhip
Bob Storms
Logger
Max Trumpower
Chicago Worker
Hagan Beggs
Policeman
Wally Marsh
Interrogator
Jack Ackroyd
Grocery Clerk

Critic Reviews for The Journey of Natty Gann

All Critics (14) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (1) | DVD (2)

Director Jeremy Paul Kagan extracts an engaging performance from Meredith Salenger as the heroine.

March 26, 2009 Full Review Source: Variety

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Variety Staff

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As Wolf, a dog named Jed gives a forthright and believable performance. Miss Salenger, for her part, gives one, too, and she carries the movie nicely.

August 30, 2004 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

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It's nice to see a Disney film that follows the rules of the family-film genre as Walt laid them down.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

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Compelling adventure too violent for some kids.

December 18, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Heather Boerner

Common Sense Media

Salenger is wonderful, and so is the wolf.

November 6, 2009 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

There's a real sense of period, even if the film does occasionally become over-sentimental.

February 9, 2006 Full Review Source: Time Out

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Time Out

Another fondly remembered Disney flick absolutely flushed down the toilet by a pathetic full frame transfer. Sad news indeed.

September 2, 2002 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

Highly satisfying drama set in the 1930s about a courageous young girl's search for her father.

September 1, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

A solid, action-packed road trip, with heartened performances.

August 9, 2002 Comment

Phil Villarreal

Arizona Daily Star

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Unforgettably Undeniably Disney

December 16, 2009

Wahida K

Super Reviewer

I remember it was okay, but I was pretty little

November 19, 2007

Curtis Lilly

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