The Journey of Natty Gann

The Journey of Natty Gann

The journey that made the impossible come true.

Directed by Jeremy Kagan

Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Lobell/Bergman Productions

1985101 min6.8 / 10

A Depression-era coming-of-age adventure about a determined girl's cross-country journey to find her father, sustained by unlikely friendships and the resilience of youth.

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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  • Does The Journey of Natty Gann end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is The Journey of Natty Gann easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is The Journey of Natty Gann sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is The Journey of Natty Gann scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Journey of Natty Gann violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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