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The Call of the Wild (2020)
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Buck is a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team—and later its leader—Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master.
Cast
Harrison Fordas John Thornton
Dan Stevensas Hal
Colin Woodellas Charles
Karen Gillanas Mercedes
Omar Syas Perreault
Raven Scottas Pastry Chef
Wes Brownas Mountie
Cara Geeas Françoise
Jean Louisa Kellyas Katie Miller
Terry Notaryas Rail Worker / Live Action Reference Performance of Buck
Preston Baileyas Teenager
Michael Horseas Edenshaw
Alex Solowitzas Miner
Stephanie Czajkowskias Postmaster
Facts
| Release date | February 19, 2020 |
| Runtime | 100 min (1h 40m) — about the same as the 2020 average of 103 min |
| Genres | Adventure, Drama, Family |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $109,000,000 |
| Box office | $111,200,000 (1.0× budget) |
| IMDb | tt7504726 |
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Questions
How long is The Call of the Wild?
The Call of the Wild runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is The Call of the Wild worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 4,024 votes, which places it #37 of 234 films released in 2020 in this index (top 85%) and #221 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed The Call of the Wild?
The Call of the Wild was directed by Chris Sanders. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Wild Robot (2024), How to Train Your Dragon (2010), Lilo & Stitch (2002).
Who stars in The Call of the Wild?
Harrison Ford as John Thornton; Dan Stevens as Hal; Colin Woodell as Charles; Karen Gillan as Mercedes; Omar Sy as Perreault; Raven Scott as Pastry Chef.
What is The Call of the Wild rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Call of the Wild?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10816.