Where the Red Fern Grows(2003)
Where the Red Fern Grows Synopsis
Set in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression, Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream of buying two coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in God as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with "Old Dan" and "Little Ann."
Where the Red Fern Grows (2003) is a drama and family film directed by Lyman Dayton, released on May 3, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Joseph Ashton, Dave Matthews, Renee Faia and Mac Davis. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Lyman Dayton
- Writers:
- Sam Pillsbury, Lyman Dayton, Eleanor Lamb
- Producers:
- Jay Newman, George Dayton, Ryan R. Johnson
- Composer:
- Jeff Cardoni
- Production:
- Yari Film Group, Persik Productions, Doty-Dayton Production, MysticArt Pictures, Elixir Films, Crusader Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Where the Red Fern Grows (2003) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Where the Red Fern Grows before you stream it.
Where the Red Fern Grows Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Joseph Ashton
Joseph Ashton
as Billy Coleman
Dave Matthews
as Will Coleman
Renee Faia
as Jenny Coleman
Mac Davis
as Bellington
Kris Kristofferson
as Older Billy Coleman
Ned Beatty
as Sheriff Abe McConnell
Dabney Coleman
as Grandpa
- Gary Anson
Gary Anson
as Bully Wendell
- Orvel Baldridge
Orvel Baldridge
as Mr. Pritchard
- Andrew Dickison
Andrew Dickison
as Rainie Pritchard
- Stuart Dickison
Stuart Dickison
as Rubin Pritchard
- Lindsey Labadie
Lindsey Labadie
as Delores
Key crew
Directed by Lyman Dayton, written by Sam Pillsbury, Lyman Dayton and Eleanor Lamb, produced by Jay Newman, George Dayton and Ryan R. Johnson.
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Where the Red Fern Grows Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 47 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 (2003) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Dove Amazon Channel and Howdy 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 (2003) includes Joseph Ashton, Dave Matthews, Renee Faia, Mac Davis and Kris Kristofferson. The film was directed by Lyman Dayton. 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 May 3, 2003 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Where the Red Fern Grows worth watching?
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Where the Red Fern Grows (2003) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 47 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.