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The Yearling

1994, English. Directed by Rod Hardy.

Rediscover the classic family tale of struggle, strength, and survival.

Ma and Pa Baxter have battled bears, floods, rattlesnakes, hunger, disease, and ornery neighbors for years, but somehow they've prevailed during the toughest pioneer times. Now it's their son, Jody, who will face his own set of challenges. Young Jody Baxter is growing up fast on his parents' modest farm. With three brothers and sisters lost to illness, he's had to work the land just as hard as his daddy. When his only real friend goes "to visit the angels," Jody gets lonely and longs for a pet to share his life. "Flag," an orphaned fawn is his new adopted playmate. With a rekindled spirit, Jody and Flag become an inseparable pair - playing, exploring, and discovering their youthful world. But the new-found joy is only temporary; Flag has become a powerful yearling. When he threatens the family's survival, Jody is faced with the toughest choice of his young life.

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1h 30m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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The Yearling is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family, and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel in India.

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Released
24 April 1994
Country
United States of America
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What The Yearling is based on

The Yearling is based on The Yearling (1938) by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.

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The Yearling runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).

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The Yearling is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Yearling on?

The Yearling is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, UP Faith & Family, and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Yearling?

If you liked The Yearling, try The Christmas Shoes, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors.

Who directed The Yearling?

The Yearling (1994) was directed by Rod Hardy and stars Peter Strauss, Jean Smart, Wil Horneff.

What is The Yearling based on?

The Yearling is based on The Yearling (1938) by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.

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