The Yearling
1946, English. Directed by Clarence Brown.
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Jody convinces his parents to allow him to adopt a young deer, but what will happen if the deer misbehaves?
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Yearling isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Clarence BrownDirector
- Gregory PeckEzra "Penny" Baxter
- Jane WymanOrry Baxter
- Claude Jarman Jr.Jody Baxter
- Chill WillsBuck Forrester
- Clem BevansPa Forrester
- Margaret WycherlyMa Forrester
- Henry TraversMr. Boyles
- Forrest TuckerLem Forrester
- Donn GiftFodderwing Forrester
- June LockhartTwink Weatherby
- Joan WellsEulalie Boyles
- Jeff YorkOliver Hutto
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Osborn
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What The Yearling is based on
The Yearling is based on The Yearling, a 1938 novel by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.
Novel · 1938
The Yearling
By Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Yearling: quick answers
Is The Yearling worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Yearling?
The Yearling runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does The Yearling have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Yearling. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Yearling parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Yearling yet.
Which OTT platform is The Yearling on?
The Yearling isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Yearling?
If you liked The Yearling, try Old Yeller, The Call of the Wild, Fluke.
Who directed The Yearling?
The Yearling (1946) was directed by Clarence Brown and stars Gregory Peck, Jane Wyman, Claude Jarman Jr..
What is The Yearling based on?
The Yearling is based on The Yearling, a 1938 novel by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.