The Call of the Wild
1972, English. Directed by Ken Annakin.
Sweeping action-adventure.. against the perils of the frozen north!
John Thornton, is a fearless man who's after more than gold; he wants to do what's right. Thornton works for the U.S. mail and is the only person daring and smart enough to figure out how to travel the deadly 600 miles from Skagway to Dawson, Alaska in the icy winter. His incredibly dog Buck is by his side and part of how he survives.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 30 November 1972
- Country
- Germany, France, Spain, Italy
- Written by
- Harry Alan Towers, Wyn Wells, Peter Yeldham
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What The Call of the Wild is based on
The Call of the Wild is based on The Call of the Wild, a 1903 novel by Jack London.
Novel · 1903
The Call of the Wild
By Jack London
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The Call of the Wild: quick answers
Is The Call of the Wild worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 68 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Call of the Wild?
The Call of the Wild runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Call of the Wild have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Call of the Wild. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Call of the Wild parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Call of the Wild is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Call of the Wild on?
The Call of the Wild isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Call of the Wild?
If you liked The Call of the Wild, try Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure, True Grit, Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier.
Who directed The Call of the Wild?
The Call of the Wild (1972) was directed by Ken Annakin and stars Charlton Heston, Raimund Harmstorf, George Eastman.
What is The Call of the Wild based on?
The Call of the Wild is based on The Call of the Wild, a 1903 novel by Jack London.