Kayla
1997, English. Directed by Nicholas Kendall.
A classic story of friendship, family and loyalty.
Set in the 1920s, this film tells the poignant and inspiring story of Sam MacKenzie, a boy whose explorer dad disappeared on an expedition to the Arctic tundra. Unable to make friends, adjust to his new Canadian home or get along with his stepfather, Sam finds solace in Kayla, a wild dog he hopes to enter in a dogsled race. But when the community turns against Kayla, Sam must come to her rescue.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 29 October 1997
- Country
- Canada, Germany
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Kayla runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Which OTT platform is Kayla on?
Kayla isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Kayla?
If you liked Kayla, try Eight Below, The Call of the Wild, Flicka.
Who directed Kayla?
Kayla (1997) was directed by Nicholas Kendall and stars Tod Fennell, Henry Czerny, Bronwen Booth.