The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog
1980, English. Directed by Peter Carter.
A boy and his sled dog against the elements.
The story of a champion sled dog named Kavik who survives a plane crash in the wilds of Alaska and is found and cared for by a young boy named Andy Evans. But the dog's owner finds Kavik and takes him back to his home in Colorado where the dog escapes and embarks on a 2,000-mile odyssey in search of Andy.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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- Released
- 20 January 1980
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- George Malko
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The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 January 1980. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog?
If you liked The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog, try Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding, Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog, Cave Rescue.
Who directed The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog?
The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog (1980) was directed by Peter Carter and stars Ronny Cox, Linda Sorensen, Andrew Ian McMillan.