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Old Yeller

1957·Movie·G·84 min·6.9(300)

All the heart, all the excitement of a great frontier adventure!

Young Travis Coates is left to take care of the family ranch with his mother and younger brother while his father goes off on a cattle drive in the 1860s. When a yellow mongrel comes for an uninvited stay with the family, Travis reluctantly adopts the dog.

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Where to watch Old Yeller in United States

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Where is Old Yeller streaming around the world?

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About Old Yeller

Old Yeller is a 1957 English-language adventure, drama and family film directed by Robert Stevenson. The cast is led by Tommy Kirk, Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.

Old Yeller was produced by Walt Disney Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 1957, and carries a G certification.

Director
Robert Stevenson
Writers
Fred Gipson, William Tunberg
Release date
December 25, 1957
Original language
English
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$22 million
Production
Walt Disney Productions
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Old Yeller cast & crew

Old Yeller was directed by Robert Stevenson and written by Fred Gipson and William Tunberg.

The cast features Tommy Kirk as Travis Coates, Dorothy McGuire as Katie Coates, Fess Parker as Jim Coates, Kevin Corcoran as Arliss Coates, Jeff York as Bud Searcy, and Beverly Washburn as Lisbeth Searcy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Will Schaefer, cinematography is by Charles P. Boyle, and it was produced by Walt Disney.

Is Old Yeller worth watching?

Old Yeller holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 300 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy adventure, drama, and family, Old Yeller is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Old Yeller

In United States, you can stream Old Yeller on Disney Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Old Yeller

Tommy Kirk

Tommy Kirk

Travis Coates

Dorothy McGuire

Dorothy McGuire

Katie Coates

Fess Parker

Fess Parker

Jim Coates

Kevin Corcoran

Kevin Corcoran

Arliss Coates

Jeff York

Jeff York

Bud Searcy

Beverly Washburn

Beverly Washburn

Lisbeth Searcy

Chuck Connors

Chuck Connors

Sanderson

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Spike

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Old Yeller — FAQs

Where can I watch Old Yeller in United States?

Old Yeller is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.

Is Old Yeller on Disney Plus?

Yes — Old Yeller is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.

What language is Old Yeller in?

Old Yeller is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Old Yeller?

Old Yeller runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).

What is Old Yeller rated?

Old Yeller is rated G. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 300 ratings.

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