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The Journey of Natty Gann

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Warm-hearted family tale of a girl's cross-country trek to find her father, set during the bleak days of the Depression in America. When her father goes to work in the Pacific Northwest, the brave youngster sets out on the long journey from Chicago to join him. En route she is befriended by a wolf, which becomes a protective traveling companion.
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Rita Kempley Washington Post Mar 31, 2020
It's a typical animal adventure, stripped of its guts by an enfeebling if commendable effort to shield young viewers from violence and death. Go to Full Review Sheila Benson Los Angeles Times Mar 31, 2020
The real missing element is heart. Go to Full Review Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune Mar 31, 2020
3/4
Of course we all know what ''Natty Gann'' is leading up to, but it`s a testament to the landscape and to the freshness of Salenger that getting there is such a joy. Go to Full Review Steve Warren Bay Area Reporter Apr 30, 2020
The Journey of Natty Gann has an excellent sense of time and place in its multiple settings. Go to Full Review Candice Russell South Florida Sun-Sentinel Mar 31, 2020
It's disheartening to contemplate what Disney Pictures deems necessary in order to woo an audience these days. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Sep 19, 2026 This movie is worthy of 4 stars! See more Erin M @Mightymotes Jan 9, 2026 It’s an old school Disney family flick with a wolf and John Cusack….which made it a good watch! This is Disney when they actually cared about their family friendly reputation… and didn’t go ruining it all with woke identity agenda driven content. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 4, 2025 Success in 1 hour and 41 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $8,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jun 3, 2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom. See more Jacob H @FIrewizard Apr 20, 2025 Very adventurous movie See more Bobby B @RT43764831 Mar 21, 2025 My father showed me this hidden gem. Its a brilliant picture, and a must watch. See more Read all reviews
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Jeremy Kagan

Director

Meredith Salenger

Natty Gann

John Cusack

Harry

Ray Wise

Sol Gann

Lainie Kazan

Connie

Barry Miller

Parker

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Movie Info

Synopsis Warm-hearted family tale of a girl's cross-country trek to find her father, set during the bleak days of the Depression in America. When her father goes to work in the Pacific Northwest, the brave youngster sets out on the long journey from Chicago to join him. En route she is befriended by a wolf, which becomes a protective traveling companion.
Director
Jeremy Kagan
Producer
Mike Lobell
Screenwriter
Jeanne Rosenberg
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 27, 1985, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 11, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$8.5M
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Surround
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