Kayla(1997)
A classic story of friendship, family and loyalty.
Kayla Synopsis
Set in the 1920s, this film tells the poignant and inspiring story of Sam MacKenzie, a boy whose explorer dad disappeared on an expedition to the Arctic tundra. Unable to make friends, adjust to his new Canadian home or get along with his stepfather, Sam finds solace in Kayla, a wild dog he hopes to enter in a dogsled race. But when the community turns against Kayla, Sam must come to her rescue.
Kayla (1997) is a drama and family film directed by Nicholas Kendall, released on October 29, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Tod Fennell, Henry Czerny, Bronwen Booth and Meredith Henderson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Nicholas Kendall
- Production:
- Ciné Télé Action, Taurus Film
- Status:
- Released
Kayla Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tod Fennell
as Sam Mackenzie
Henry Czerny
as Asa Robinson
Bronwen Booth
as Althea Robinson
Meredith Henderson
as Jaynie Nightingale
Key crew
Directed by Nicholas Kendall.
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Kayla Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Kayla – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kayla online?
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Kayla (1997) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kayla?
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The main cast of Kayla (1997) includes Tod Fennell, Henry Czerny, Bronwen Booth and Meredith Henderson. The film was directed by Nicholas Kendall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kayla released?
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Kayla was released on October 29, 1997 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Kayla worth watching?
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Kayla (1997) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 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.