Where the Red Fern Grows(1974)
Glory and victory were theirs, but sadness waited too! And close by was the strange and wonderful power that's only found...
Where the Red Fern Grows Synopsis
Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for two years to achieve his dream of buying two red-bone coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in life as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with his dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann.
Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) is a drama and family film directed by Norman Tokar, released on June 21, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Stewart Petersen, James Whitmore, Beverly Garland and Jack Ging. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Tokar
- Writers:
- Eleanor Lamb, Douglas C. Stewart, Wilson Rawls
- Producers:
- Lyman Dayton
- Cinematographer:
- Dean Cundey
- Composer:
- Lex de Azevedo
- Production:
- Doty-Dayton Production
- Status:
- Released
Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) Trailer
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Where the Red Fern Grows Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stewart Petersen
as Billy Colman
James Whitmore
as Grandpa
Beverly Garland
as Mother
Jack Ging
as Father
Lonny Chapman
as Sheriff
- Jill Clark
Jill Clark
as Alice
- Jeanna Wilson
Jeanna Wilson
as Sara
Bill Thurman
as Sam Bellington
- Bill Dunbar
Bill Dunbar
as Ben Kyle
- Rex Corley
Rex Corley
as Rubin Pritchard
- John Lindsey
John Lindsey
as Rainie Pritchard
- Garland McKinney
Garland McKinney
as Mr. Pritchard
Key crew
Directed by Norman Tokar, written by Eleanor Lamb, Douglas C. Stewart and Wilson Rawls, produced by Lyman Dayton.
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Where the Red Fern Grows Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 58 ratings.
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Where the Red Fern Grows – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Where the Red Fern Grows online?
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Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Amebatv Amazon Channel, 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 Where the Red Fern Grows?
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The main cast of Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) includes Stewart Petersen, James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Jack Ging and Lonny Chapman. The film was directed by Norman Tokar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Where the Red Fern Grows released?
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Where the Red Fern Grows was released on June 21, 1974 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Where the Red Fern Grows worth watching?
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Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Where the Red Fern Grows?
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Yes. The official Where the Red Fern Grows trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.