Meredith Salenger,
John Cusack,
Ray Wise,
Scatman Crothers,
Barry Miller
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Disney's The Journey of Natty Gann stars Meredith Salenger in the title role. During the Depression, Natty's father (Ray Wise) takes a job in a Northwestern lumber camp, leaving his daughter behind in... read more
DVD Release Date: May 21, 2002
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December 18, 2006Lovely, old-style Disney movie a young girl running away in the Great Depression with her only companion is a wolf. Surprisingly unsentimental and enjoyable stuff.
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November 27, 2011A childhood favorite of mine. Natty is a likeable character - a young, poor tom boy fighting against all odds in the wild and in the streets to reunite with her father. I hadn't seen this film for almost 20 years (not since I was a small child) until rather recently.
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February 1, 2010Exceptional for a Disney film, realistically told, hardly a Disney trait. It is a bit predictable, but the entire cast is very good. Well produced, good cinematography. The period detail is quite good. Poignant and entertaining.
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March 27, 2009Interesting movie, sucks ya in.. But unless you think smoking, violance, and cussing are ok then I wouldnt lable this Kids & Family.
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November 18, 2008This was such a good story. Meredith was so great, you really believed her in the role. I love the dog, very good acting by him. It's sad that things like this happened in those times. Kids and parents were separated due to needing money and jobs. It breaks my heart that the grea... read more
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July 14, 2008My favorite older movie. I love wolves, but it isn't all about him. It's a sad movie, but makes you think 'this is how other people live' (even though it's not the depression). It's a Good movie though.
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March 24, 2008It's 1935, Chicago, and Sol Gann (Ray Wise) is having a tough time providing for his teenage daughter. Following the promise of a well-paying (but stunningly hazardous) lumberjacking position, Sol is forced to leave his beloved Natty (Meredith Salenger) behind before making the t... read more
Critic Reviews
March 26, 2009
Variety Staff, Variety
August 30, 2004
Janet Maslin, New York Times
As Wolf, a dog named Jed gives a forthright and believable performance. Miss Salenger, for her part, gives one, too, and she carries the movie nicely. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
It's nice to see a Disney film that follows the rules of the family-film genre as Walt laid them down. Full Review
February 22, 2012
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
This Disney feature is mildly entertaining, boasting great costumes by Wolsky, who was Oscar-nominated for his design. Full Review
December 18, 2010
Heather Boerner, Common Sense Media
Compelling adventure too violent for some kids. Full Review
February 9, 2006
Time Out
There's a real sense of period, even if the film does occasionally become over-sentimental. Full Review
September 2, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Another fondly remembered Disney flick absolutely flushed down the toilet by a pathetic full frame transfer. Sad news indeed. Full Review
September 1, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Highly satisfying drama set in the 1930s about a courageous young girl's search for her father. Full Review
August 9, 2002
Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star
A solid, action-packed road trip, with heartened performances.
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