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The Journey of Natty Gann

  • 1985
  • PG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
6.5K
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John Cusack, Meredith Salenger, and Jed in The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
In the 1930s, a tomboy runs away from her guardian to join her single father who is 2,000 miles away, where he has found work.
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In the 1930s, a tomboy runs away from her guardian to join her single father who is 2,000 miles away, where he has found work.In the 1930s, a tomboy runs away from her guardian to join her single father who is 2,000 miles away, where he has found work.In the 1930s, a tomboy runs away from her guardian to join her single father who is 2,000 miles away, where he has found work.

  • Director
    • Jeremy Kagan
  • Writer
    • Jeanne Rosenberg
  • Stars
    • Meredith Salenger
    • John Cusack
    • Jed
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    6.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeremy Kagan
    • Writer
      • Jeanne Rosenberg
    • Stars
      • Meredith Salenger
      • John Cusack
      • Jed
    • 54User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    John Cusack, Meredith Salenger, and Jed in The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
    John Cusack, Meredith Salenger, and Jed in The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
    John Cusack, Meredith Salenger, and Jed in The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
    John Cusack, Meredith Salenger, and Jed in The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
    John Cusack and Meredith Salenger in The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
    Meredith Salenger in The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
    The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
    Meredith Salenger in The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
    Meredith Salenger in The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
    Ray Wise in The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
    Jed in The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
    John Finnegan and Ray Wise in The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)

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    Meredith Salenger
    Meredith Salenger
    • Natty Gann
    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Harry
    Jed
    Jed
    • Wolf
    Ray Wise
    Ray Wise
    • Sol Gann
    Lainie Kazan
    Lainie Kazan
    • Connie
    Scatman Crothers
    Scatman Crothers
    • Sherman
    Barry Miller
    Barry Miller
    • Parker
    Verna Bloom
    Verna Bloom
    • Farm Woman
    Bruce M. Fischer
    Bruce M. Fischer
    • Charlie Linfield
    John Finnegan
    John Finnegan
    • Logging Boss
    Jack Rader
    Jack Rader
    • Employment Agent
    Matthew Faison
    Matthew Faison
    • Buzz
    Jordan Pratt
    • Frankie
    Zachary Ansley
    Zachary Ansley
    • Louie
    Campbell Lane
    Campbell Lane
    • Chicago Moderator
    Max Trumpower
    • Chicago Worker
    Doug MacLeod
    • Chicago Worker
    Garry Chalk
    Garry Chalk
    • Chicago Worker
    • (as Gary Chalk)
    • Director
      • Jeremy Kagan
    • Writer
      • Jeanne Rosenberg
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Natty Gann's wolfdog Jed also appeared in The Thing (1982) and White Fang (1991). He would appear in cinematic productions filmed in Alaska or western Canada, especially British Columbia.
    • Goofs
      The steam locomotives seen in the film have distinctly Canadian vestibule-style cabs.
    • Quotes

      Natty Gann: I'm cold.

      Harry: Buck up, kid, will ya?

      Natty Gann: I'm bucking!

      [turns to Wolf]

      Natty Gann: I'm bucking, right?

    • Connections
      Edited into The Magical World of Disney: The Journey of Natty Gann: Part 1 (1987)

    User reviews54

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    Featured review
    9/10
    A heartwarming classic
    If you haven't seen this yet, go rent it. A heartwarming account of a young girl making her way across the country to get back to her father during the depression. One of the earlier reviews was talking about how all of the bad things that happen to Natty are inappropriate for a disney movie, but I think that those are the things that make this film so great. It is a gritty, realistic, non sugar coated story. The things that are shown to happen to Natty happen every day and have been for many many years. They bring drama and "heart" to the film, and make it what it is. Combine the latter with unbelievable cinematography of America, very good performances, and you are left with a very memorable, timeless film. I only wish that Disney would release it on DVD in widescreen. With such great widescreen nature cinematography, having to repeatedly watch the "chopped up" pan and scan version on vhs is killing me!! If you release it we will buy it!!!
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    • Brandon Chance
    • Apr 9, 2002

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 27, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Disney's Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Natty Gann
    • Filming locations
      • Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada(frontier town)
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Silver Screen Partners II
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,708,373
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $490,318
      • Sep 29, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,708,373
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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