Movie

The Biscuit Eater

★ 6.3(18)19721h 32m

The Biscuit Eater is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Vincent McEveety
Release date: 1972-03-22
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Productions

About The Biscuit Eater

The Biscuit Eater is a 1972 movie in the Drama and Family genres, directed by Vincent McEveety, starring Earl Holliman, Johnny Whitaker and Pat Crowley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Biscuit Eater in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Nothing warms the heart like the story of a boy and his dog. Lonnie (Johnny Whitaker) and Text (George Spell) are two friends determined, against all odds, to turn a misfit hound into a hero. Tennessee farmer and dog trainer Harve McNeil (Earl Holliman) tells his son Lonnie that his dog, Moreover, is a good-for-nothing "biscuit eater."

Cast

Earl Holliman

Harve McNeil

Johnny Whitaker

Lonnie McNeil

Pat Crowley

Mary Lee McNeil

Lew Ayres

Mr. Ames

Godfrey Cambridge

Willie Dorsey

Beah Richards

Charity Tomlin

Clifton James

Mr. Eben

George Spell

Text Tomlin

Themes & keywords

friendshiptennesseedogboy and dogpetsracial harmony

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Biscuit Eater in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Biscuit Eater on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Biscuit Eater on Netflix?+

The Biscuit Eater is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is The Biscuit Eater?+

The Biscuit Eater has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Biscuit Eater?+

The Biscuit Eater stars Earl Holliman, Johnny Whitaker, Pat Crowley, Lew Ayres and Godfrey Cambridge.

When did The Biscuit Eater come out?+

The Biscuit Eater is a 1972 movie directed by Vincent McEveety.

What genre is The Biscuit Eater?+

The Biscuit Eater is Drama and Family film.

Who directed The Biscuit Eater?+

The Biscuit Eater was directed by Vincent McEveety.