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Where the Red Fern Grows

1974, English. Directed by Norman Tokar.

Glory and victory were theirs, but sadness waited too! And close by was the strange and wonderful power that's only found...

Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for two years to achieve his dream of buying two red-bone coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in life as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with his dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann.

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Runtime
1h 37m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
G

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.9/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
21 June 1974
Country
United States of America
Written by
Douglas C. Stewart, Eleanor Lamb
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What Where the Red Fern Grows is based on

Where the Red Fern Grows is based on Where the Red Fern Grows (1961) by Wilson Rawls, published by Doubleday.

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Where the Red Fern Grows: quick answers

Is Where the Red Fern Grows worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Where the Red Fern Grows?

Where the Red Fern Grows runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).

Does Where the Red Fern Grows have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Where the Red Fern Grows. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Where the Red Fern Grows parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Where the Red Fern Grows is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Where the Red Fern Grows on?

Where the Red Fern Grows is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amebatv, and Dove in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Where the Red Fern Grows?

If you liked Where the Red Fern Grows, try Where the Red Fern Grows, Flicka, Flicka: Country Pride.

Who directed Where the Red Fern Grows?

Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) was directed by Norman Tokar and stars Stewart Petersen, James Whitmore, Beverly Garland.

What is Where the Red Fern Grows based on?

Where the Red Fern Grows is based on Where the Red Fern Grows (1961) by Wilson Rawls, published by Doubleday.

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