Old Yeller(1957)
All the heart, all the excitement of a great frontier adventure!
Old Yeller Synopsis
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.
Old Yeller (1957) is a adventure, drama, family and western film directed by Robert Stevenson, released on December 25, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Tommy Kirk, Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker and Kevin Corcoran. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 312 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Stevenson
- Writers:
- Fred Gipson, William Tunberg
- Producers:
- Walt Disney
- Cinematographer:
- Charles P. Boyle
- Composer:
- Will Schaefer
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Budget:
- $21,909,000
- Status:
- Released
Old Yeller (1957) Trailer
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Old Yeller Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Beverly Washburn
as Lisbeth Searcy
Chuck Connors
as Sanderson
Key crew
Directed by Robert Stevenson, written by Fred Gipson and William Tunberg, produced by Walt Disney.
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Old Yeller Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 312 ratings.
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Old Yeller – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Old Yeller online?
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Old Yeller (1957) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Old Yeller?
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The main cast of Old Yeller (1957) includes Tommy Kirk, Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Kevin Corcoran and Jeff York. The film was directed by Robert Stevenson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Old Yeller released?
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Old Yeller was released on December 25, 1957 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Old Yeller worth watching?
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Old Yeller (1957) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 312 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Old Yeller?
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Yes. The official Old Yeller trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.