Rediscover the classic family tale of struggle, strength, and survival.
Ma and Pa Baxter have battled bears, floods, rattlesnakes, hunger, disease, and ornery neighbors for years, but somehow they've prevailed during the toughest pioneer times. Now it's their son, Jody, who will face his own set of challenges. Young Jody Baxter is growing up fast on his parents' modest farm. With three brothers and sisters lost to illness, he's had to work the land just as hard as his daddy. When his only real friend goes "to visit the angels," Jody gets lonely and longs for a pet to share his life. "Flag," an orphaned fawn is his new adopted playmate. With a rekindled spirit, Jody and Flag become an inseparable pair - playing, exploring, and discovering their youthful world. But the new-found joy is only temporary; Flag has become a powerful yearling. When he threatens the family's survival, Jody is faced with the toughest choice of his young life.
The Yearling (1994) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Rod Hardy, released on April 24, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Peter Strauss, Jean Smart, Wil Horneff and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
Peter Strauss
as Ezra 'Penny' Baxter
Jean Smart
as Ory Baxter
Wil Horneff
as Jody Baxter
Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Buck
Jarred Blancard
as Fodder-Wing
Brad Greenquist
as Lem Forrester
Nancy Moore Atchison
as Eulalie Boyles
Mary Nell Santacroce
as Ma Forrester
Bart Hansard
as Millwheel Forrester
Richard Hamilton
as Pa Forrester
Scott Sowers
as Mr. Boyles
Ed Grady
as Doc Wilson
Directed by Rod Hardy, written by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and Joe Wiesenfeld.
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 12 ratings.
**_The hardships of living in the wilds of Florida back in the day_** A couple (Peter Strauss and Jean Smart) and their young son (Wil Horneff) face the challenges of life in the Big Shrub, aka Ocala National Forest in north-central Florida. The things they deal with include a troubling bear, a rattlesnake bite, a flood, and their moonshining neighbors (Philip Seymour Hoffman, Brad Greenquist, etc.). “The Yearling”…
Reviewed on September 30, 2025
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The Yearling (1994) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Yearling (1994) includes Peter Strauss, Jean Smart, Wil Horneff, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jarred Blancard. The film was directed by Rod Hardy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Yearling was released on April 24, 1994 and runs for 1h 30m.
The Yearling (1994) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
