Call of the Wild
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Jack Thornton has trouble winning enough at cards for the stake he needs to get to the Alaska gold fields. His luck changes when he pays $250 for Buck, a sled dog that is part wolf to keep him from being shot by an arrogant Englishman also headed for the Yukon. En route to the Yukon with Shorty Houlihan -- who spent time in jail for opening someone else's letter with a map of where gold is to be found -- Jack rescues a woman whose husband was the addressee of that letter. Buck helps Jack win a $1,000 bet to get the supplies he needs. And when Jack and Claire Blake pet Buck one night, fingers touch.
Where to watch Call of the Wild in United States
Can I watch Call of the Wild in United States? Call of the Wild isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
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Where is Call of the Wild streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
About Call of the Wild
Call of the Wild is a 1935 English-language adventure, drama and romance film directed by William A. Wellman. The cast is led by Clark Gable, Loretta Young, Jack Oakie. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Call of the Wild was produced by 20th Century Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 9, 1935, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Writers
- Jack London, Gene Fowler, Leonard Praskins
- Release date
- August 9, 1935
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Pictures
Call of the Wild cast & crew
Call of the Wild was directed by William A. Wellman and written by Jack London, Gene Fowler, and Leonard Praskins.
The cast features Clark Gable as Jack Thornton, Loretta Young as Claire Blake, Jack Oakie as 'Shorty' Hoolihan, Reginald Owen as Mr. Smith, Frank Conroy as John Blake, and Katherine DeMille as Marie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by Charles Rosher, and it was produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
Is Call of the Wild worth watching?
Call of the Wild holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 54 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and romance, Call of the Wild is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Call of the Wild
Call of the Wild isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Call of the Wild
Clark Gable
Jack Thornton
Loretta Young
Claire Blake
Jack Oakie
'Shorty' Hoolihan
Reginald Owen
Mr. Smith
Frank Conroy
John Blake
Katherine DeMille
Marie
Sidney Toler
Joe Groggins
James Burke
Ole
Lalo Encinas
Kali
Thomas E. Jackson
'Tex' Rickard
Russ Powell
Bartender
Herman Bing
Sam
Call of the Wild — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Call of the Wild in United States?
Call of the Wild is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Call of the Wild in?
Call of the Wild is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Call of the Wild?
Call of the Wild runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Call of the Wild rated?
Call of the Wild is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 54 ratings.
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