The Journey of Natty Gann
Seen it?1985 | 101 min | Adventure, Family, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans and families. If you loved Into the Wild or Cast Away, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 63K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jeremy Kagan
- Meredith SalengerNatty Gann
- John CusackHarry
- Ray WiseSol Gann
- Lainie KazanConnie
- Scatman CrothersSherman
- Barry MillerParker
- Verna BloomFarm Woman
- Bruce M. FischerCharlie Linfield
- John FinneganLogging Boss
- Jack RaderEmployment Agent