My Side of the Mountain(1969)
A boy who dreams of leaving civilization.
My Side of the Mountain Synopsis
Thirteen-year-old Sam Gribley, a devotee of Thoreau, decides to leave the city to spend a sabbatical in the Canadian woods and see if he can make it as a self-sufficient spirit after his parents promise a summer trip that doesn't pan out.
My Side of the Mountain (1969) is a action, adventure, drama and family film directed by James B. Clark, released on June 25, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Ted Eccles, Theodore Bikel, Tudi Wiggins and Paul Hébert. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- James B. Clark
- Writers:
- Ted Sherdeman, Jean George, Joanna Crawford
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
My Side of the Mountain (1969) Trailer
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My Side of the Mountain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ted Eccles
as Sam Gribley
Theodore Bikel
as Bando
- Tudi Wiggins
Tudi Wiggins
as Miss Turner
Paul Hébert
as Hunter
Cosette Lee
as Apple Lady
- Ralph Endersby
Ralph Endersby
as Boy In Soda Fountain
- George Allan
George Allan
as Boy In Soda Fountain
- Dan McIlravey
Dan McIlravey
as Little Boy On Bus
Key crew
Directed by James B. Clark, written by Ted Sherdeman, Jean George and Joanna Crawford.
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My Side of the Mountain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 26 ratings.
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My Side of the Mountain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Side of the Mountain online?
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My Side of the Mountain (1969) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in My Side of the Mountain?
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The main cast of My Side of the Mountain (1969) includes Ted Eccles, Theodore Bikel, Tudi Wiggins, Paul Hébert and Cosette Lee. The film was directed by James B. Clark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Side of the Mountain released?
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My Side of the Mountain was released on June 25, 1969 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is My Side of the Mountain worth watching?
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My Side of the Mountain (1969) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for My Side of the Mountain?
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Yes. The official My Side of the Mountain trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.