Old Yeller movie poster

Old Yeller

"All the heart, all the excitement of a great frontier adventure!"

December 25, 1957 1h 24m 6.9/10 (288 votes)

Originally released in 1957. Old Yeller is a adventure/drama film. directed by Robert Stevenson. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Tommy Kirk, Dorothy McGuire, and Fess Parker

Synopsis

Young Travis Coates is left to take care of the family ranch with his mother and younger brother while his father goes off on a cattle drive in the 1860s. When a yellow mongrel comes for an uninvited stay with the family, Travis reluctantly adopts the dog.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 25, 1957 68 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
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User Rating 6.9/10 Good (288 votes)
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Budget $21.9M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$21,909,000

Production Companies

  • Walt Disney Productions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Yeller about?

Young Travis Coates is left to take care of the family ranch with his mother and younger brother while his father goes off on a cattle drive in the 1860s. When a yellow mongrel comes for an uninvit...

Who directed Old Yeller?

Old Yeller was directed by Robert Stevenson.

How long is Old Yeller?

Old Yeller has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Old Yeller released?

Old Yeller was released on December 25, 1957 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Old Yeller?

The main cast of Old Yeller includes Tommy Kirk, Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Kevin Corcoran, Jeff York.

Is Old Yeller worth watching?

Old Yeller has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 288 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.