The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon
1997, English. Directed by Peter Svatek.
Jack London's classic story from 1903 about Buck, a dog kidnapped from his home in California and taken to the Yukon where he is mistreated until a prospector discovers him and relates to his situation. Although the two are bonded, Buck yearns to run free with the wild dogs in the wilderness.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Peter SvatekDirector
- Rutger HauerJohn Thornton
- Richard DreyfussNarrator (voice)
- Raymond DucasseJudge Miller
- Eric HozielThe Kidnapper
- Deano ClavetThe Baggage Man
- Barry BlakeThe Man in the Red Sweater
- Luc MorissetteM. Perrault
- Robert-Pierre CôtéFrançois
- Bernard RangerThe Government Clerk
- Burke LawrenceCharles
- Bronwen BoothMercedes
- Howard RosensteinThe Savvy Prospector #1
Details
- Released
- 22 June 1997
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Graham Ludlow
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What The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon is based on
The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon is based on The Call of the Wild (1903) by Jack London.
1903
The Call of the Wild
By Jack London
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The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon: quick answers
Is The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon?
The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon on?
The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 June 1997. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon?
If you liked The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon, try Jacob, Snow Queen, The Good Witch.
Who directed The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon?
The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon (1997) was directed by Peter Svatek and stars Rutger Hauer, Richard Dreyfuss, Raymond Ducasse.
What is The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon based on?
The Call of the Wild: Dog of the Yukon is based on The Call of the Wild (1903) by Jack London.