Old Yeller

1957

Old Yeller

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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Movie Info

While his father is away on a cattle drive, 15-year-old Tommy Kirk manages the family farm. Kirk is irritated when younger brother Moochie Corcoran adopts a frisky stray dog. But soon Kirk is as fond of the dog as everyone else in the family.

Cast

Dorothy McGuire
as Katie Coates
Tommy Kirk
as Travis Coates
Kevin Corcoran
as Arliss Coates
Fess Parker
as Jim Coates
Jeff York
as Bud Searcy
Beverly Washburn
as Lisbeth Searcy
Spike
as Old Yeller
Chuck Connors
as Burn Sanderson
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Audience Reviews for Old Yeller

  • Jan 12, 2012
    Old Yeller is just about the best story about a boy and his dog. A great story, fantastic acting, and a memorable theme song. Also, it made me do something that I have not done in a long, long time, for the first time in a while, towards the end, I couldn't help but just having my eyes compared to a faucet on a kitchen sink, they were just running with tears, partly because I myself have a dog, and she's a blood-hound. Anyway, an overall great film that can even make a full-grown man cry.
    Nick C Super Reviewer
  • Nov 12, 2010
    It was all around a good film.
    erika b Super Reviewer
  • Aug 03, 2010
    The entire time I was watching this Disney classic, I was thinking that it could never be remade for a modern audience without PETA taking serious issue. Throughout this film a yellow dog named Old Yeller hangs around with a post-Civil War frontier family. A mother (who seems to have no control over her children), and two young boys battle wildlife constantly. By battling, I of course mean that the children often claim baby animals as their own and are surprised when their full-grown mothers chase after them. The film doesn't teach children to treat animals well. The children in this movie ride the dog, make it herd wild hogs, and let it fight way bigger animals alone. Seriously, there is no way to remake this film unless the entire story is changed. The ending has been made infamous, as it's a heartbreaker for young children. It's not as bad as it could have been, since the next scene has the father telling his son to move on. If you're looking for a good family film, watch almost any other Disney film for best results.
    Spencer S Super Reviewer
  • Jan 27, 2010
    Astounding! One of the best films ever! Definately the best film of the 50's even though I have barely seen any!
    KJ P Super Reviewer
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