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Where the Red Fern Grows

“Glory and victory were theirs, but sadness waited too! And close by was the strange and wonderful power that's only found...”

★ 6.9(57)19741h 37m

Drama Family

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Where the Red Fern Grows is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Amebatv Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: Norman Tokar
Release date: 1974-06-21
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Doty-Dayton Production

Where the Red Fern Grows — trailer

About Where the Red Fern Grows

Where the Red Fern Grows is a 1974 movie in the Drama and Family genres, directed by Norman Tokar, starring Stewart Petersen, James Whitmore and Beverly Garland. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 57 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Where the Red Fern Grows in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for two years to achieve his dream of buying two red-bone coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in life as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with his dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann.

Cast

Stewart Petersen

Billy Colman

James Whitmore

Grandpa

Beverly Garland

Mother

Jack Ging

Father

Lonny Chapman

Sheriff

Jill Clark

Alice

Jeanna Wilson

Sara

Bill Thurman

Sam Bellington

Bill Dunbar

Ben Kyle

Rex Corley

Rubin Pritchard

John Lindsey

Rainie Pritchard

Garland McKinney

Mr. Pritchard

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pets

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Where the Red Fern Grows in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Where the Red Fern Grows on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Amebatv Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Where the Red Fern Grows on Netflix?+

Where the Red Fern Grows is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Amebatv Amazon Channel.

How long is Where the Red Fern Grows?+

Where the Red Fern Grows has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Where the Red Fern Grows?+

Where the Red Fern Grows stars Stewart Petersen, James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Jack Ging and Lonny Chapman.

When did Where the Red Fern Grows come out?+

Where the Red Fern Grows is a 1974 movie directed by Norman Tokar.

What genre is Where the Red Fern Grows?+

Where the Red Fern Grows is Drama and Family film.

Who directed Where the Red Fern Grows?+

Where the Red Fern Grows was directed by Norman Tokar.