Where the Red Fern Grows

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"Glory and victory were theirs, but sadness waited too! And close by was the strange and wonderful power that's only found..."
  • G
  • 1974
  • 1 hr 37 min
  • 6.8  (3,498)
  • 49

This 1974 film is the first adaptation of the young adult novel by the same name. Determined to get dogs of his own, “Where the Red Fern Grows” follows Billy Coleman as he saves up enough money to buy and raise two hounds. He uses the dogs to enter coon-hunting competitions. In addition to helping his struggling family survive, he faces trouble from rival boys.

Where the Red Fern Grows
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This 1974 film is the first adaptation of the young adult novel by the same name. Determined to get dogs of his own, “Where the Red Fern Grows” follows Billy Coleman as he saves up enough money to buy and raise two hounds. He uses the dogs to enter coon-hunting competitions. In addition to helping his struggling family survive, he faces trouble from rival boys.

Where the Red Fern Grows is a 1974 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.8 and a MetaScore of 49.

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  • Release Date
    1974
  • MPAA Rating
    G
  • Runtime
    1 hr 37 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (3,498)
  • Metascore
    49