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Where the Red Fern Grows

2003, English. Directed by Lyman Dayton & Sam Pillsbury.

Set in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression, Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream of buying two coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in God as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with "Old Dan" and "Little Ann."

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Runtime
1h 26m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.6/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
3 May 2003
Country
United States of America
Written by
Lyman Dayton, Eleanor Lamb, Douglas C. Stewart

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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 6.6/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Where the Red Fern Grows?

Where the Red Fern Grows runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).

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 PG 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 12 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, Skater Girl, I Believe.

Who directed Where the Red Fern Grows?

Where the Red Fern Grows (2003) was directed by Lyman Dayton and Sam Pillsbury and stars Joseph Ashton, Dave Matthews, Renee Faia.

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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