The Journey of Natty Gann

Name: The Journey of Natty Gann
Genre: Adventure, Family, Drama
Released: 1985-09-27
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Meredith Salenger, John Cusack, Ray Wise, Lainie Kazan, Scatman Crothers

1985·Movie·PG·101 min·★ 6.8(171)

Adventure Family Drama More English titles

“The journey that made the impossible come true.”

America is in the depths of the Great Depression. Families drift apart when faraway jobs beckon. A courageous young girl confronts overwhelming odds when she embarks on a cross-country search for her father. During her odyssey, she forms a close bond with two diverse traveling companions: a magnificent, protective wolf, and a hardened drifter.

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About The Journey of Natty Gann

The Journey of Natty Gann is a 1985 English-language adventure, family and drama film directed by Jeremy Kagan. The cast is led by Meredith Salenger, John Cusack, Ray Wise. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.

The Journey of Natty Gann was produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Lobell/Bergman Productions, and Silver Screen Partners II and made in United States of America. It was released on September 27, 1985, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $10 million worldwide.

Director: Jeremy Kagan
Writers: Jeanne Rosenberg
Release date: September 27, 1985
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $10 million
Production: Walt Disney Pictures, Lobell/Bergman Productions, Silver Screen Partners II

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The Journey of Natty Gann cast & crew

The Journey of Natty Gann was directed by Jeremy Kagan and written by Jeanne Rosenberg.

The cast features Meredith Salenger as Natty Gann, John Cusack as Harry, Ray Wise as Sol Gann, Lainie Kazan as Connie, Scatman Crothers as Sherman, and Barry Miller as Parker.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Dick Bush, and it was produced by Michael Lobell.

Is The Journey of Natty Gann worth watching?

The Journey of Natty Gann holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 171 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, family, and drama, The Journey of Natty Gann is worth a place on your watchlist.

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