The journey that made the impossible come true.
America is in the depths of the Great Depression. Families drift apart when faraway jobs beckon. A courageous young girl confronts overwhelming odds when she embarks on a cross-country search for her father. During her odyssey, she forms a close bond with two diverse traveling companions: a magnificent, protective wolf, and a hardened drifter.
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
$9,708,373
Release Date
September 27, 1985
Popularity
2
Director
Jeremy Kagan
Writer
Jeanne Rosenberg
Producer
Michael Lobell
Where to Watch
Cast
Meredith Salenger
Natty Gann
John Cusack
Harry
Ray Wise
Sol Gann
Lainie Kazan
Connie
Scatman Crothers
Sherman
Barry Miller
Parker
Verna Bloom
Farm Woman
Bruce M. Fischer
Charlie Linfield
John Finnegan
Logging Boss
Jack Rader
Employment Agent
Matthew Faison
Buzz
Jordan Pratt
Frankie
Zachary Ansley
Louie
Campbell Lane
Chicago Moderator
Max Trumpower
Chicago Worker
Doug MacLeod
Chicago Worker
Garry Chalk
Chicago Worker
Dwight McFee
Chicago Worker
Peter Anderson
Unemployed Worker
Corliss M. Smith Jr.
Bus Driver
Gallery
Reviews
r96sk
Wholesome, charming and touching. Great film. <em>'The Journey of Natty Gann'</em> is an excellent adventure drama. This absolutely flies through its 101 minute run time, that's mostly - though not entirely - thanks to how well paced the film is. It never stays in one spot for too long, which makes it entertaining. It doesn't sacrifice any character development by doing that either. Meredith Salenger portrays the titular character. She is fantastic, from start-to-finish. A terrific debut! A young John Cusack makes an appearance, he is good in the role of Harry. You also have Ray Wise involved as Sol. All three of those add a lot to the production, credit to 'em. The wolfdog, Jed, is adorable too. A real sweet, but also fun, film from Disney; it's into my live-action top five from them; of the ones I've watched at this point, up until 1985.
