The Journey of Natty Gann

1985 101 min ★ 6.8 Adventure, Family, Drama

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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Cast

Meredith Salenger

Natty Gann

John Cusack

Harry

Ray Wise

Sol Gann

Lainie Kazan

Connie

Scatman Crothers

Sherman

Barry Miller

Parker

Verna Bloom

Farm Woman

Bruce M. Fischer

Charlie Linfield

John Finnegan

Logging Boss

Jack Rader

Employment Agent

Details

Director

Jeremy Kagan

Screenplay

Jeanne Rosenberg

Tagline

"The journey that made the impossible come true."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Revenue

$9,708,373

Production

Walt Disney Pictures, Lobell/Bergman Productions, Silver Screen Partners II

Reviews

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r96sk

September 16, 2020

★ 9/10

Wholesome, charming and touching. Great film. <em>'The Journey of Natty Gann'</em> is an excellent adventure drama. This absolutely flies through its 101 minute run time, that's mostly - though not entirely - thanks to how well paced the film is. It never stays in one spot for too long, which makes it entertaining. It doesn't sacrifice any character development by doing that either. Meredith...