FeaturePG1985·101m·6.8

The Journey of Natty Gann

The journey that made the impossible come true.

AdventureFamilyDrama

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.

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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

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
Italian, English
Budget
Revenue
$9.7M
Age rating
PG
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Walt Disney PicturesLobell/Bergman ProductionsSilver Screen Partners II

Crew

Director

Jeremy Kagan

Writers

Jeanne Rosenberg

Dick Bush

Director of Photography

Paul Sylbert

Production Design

James Horner

Original Music Composer

Albert Wolsky

Costume Design

David Holden

Editor

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Reviews

r96sk

9/16/2020

9.0

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.