The Journey of Natty Gann

1985
PG
1h 41m

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7.0/10

7.2K

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In the 1930s, a tomboy runs away from her guardian to join her single father who is 2,000 miles away, where he has found work.

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In the 1930s, a tomboy runs away from her guardian to join her single father who is 2,000 miles away, where he has found work.In the 1930s, a tomboy runs away from her guardian to join her single father who is 2,000 miles away, where he has found work.In the 1930s, a tomboy runs away from her guardian to join her single father who is 2,000 miles away, where he has found work.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

7.2K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 3 nominations total

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Trivia
Natty Gann's wolfdog Jed also appeared in The Thing (1982) and White Fang (1991). He would appear in cinematic productions filmed in Alaska or western Canada, especially British Columbia.

Goofs
When Wolf disappears into the woods and Natty has no choice but to run after the speeding train (where Harry is already on board), a camera operator's lower body can be seen sitting on a board that seems to be attached to the side of the train.

Quotes
Natty Gann: I'm cold.
Harry: Buck up, kid, will ya?
Natty Gann: I'm bucking!
[turns to Wolf]
Natty Gann: I'm bucking, right?

Connections
Edited into The Magical World of Disney: The Journey of Natty Gann: Part 1 (1987)

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Featured review

Meredith Salenger will break your heart

This haunting and delightful film - intended for children but equally compelling for adults - tells the story of Natty Gann, a brave and resourceful young girl who traipses across Depression-era America to find her only relative, her long-lost dad. If that sounds depressing then think again. This is a gem of a film. It has Meredith Salenger in the lead role displaying a warmth and maturity to carry a role that may easily have overwhelmed a less gifted actress. How on earth she hasn't become a big star is completely beyond me. Offering commendable support is John Cusack as the older boy and drifter she befriends on her journey. Children's films so often tend to lean towards sentiment or easy endings but this uncompromising film, and yes, the language gets a little colourful at times but so what, has a depth to it that makes you root for the heroine to the very end. Natty Gann is simply a wonderful film for young and old alike.