Greyfriars Bobby: The True Story of a Dog
1961 · Movie · 87 min · ★ 6.9 · 95% critics
Set in 1860s Edinburgh, this family drama follows a loyal little terrier who keeps returning to his late owner’s grave, stirring concern, affection, and debate across the city. As officials question who is responsible for him, local children and townspeople rally around a moving story of devotion and belonging.
Based on Greyfriars Bobby
Also known as Greyfriars Bobby The True Story of a Dog · Greyfriars Bobby
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Details
- Original title
- Greyfriars Bobby
- Years
- 1961
- Release date
- 1961-07-17
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (65 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like gentle, emotional animal stories such as Old Yeller or Born Free; Not for you if you want fast pacing, big excitement, or a less sentimental family movie.
Pros: adorable dog lead; warm heartfelt story; family-friendly charm | Cons: repetitive middle stretch; thin supporting characters; quiet low-key pace
Cast & crew
Donald Crisp
as James Brown
Laurence Naismith
as Mr. Traill
- AM
Alex Mackenzie
as Old Jock
Duncan Macrae
as Sgt. Davie Maclean
Andrew Cruickshank
as Lord Provost
Gordon Jackson
as Farmer
- JB
Joan Juliet Buck
as Ailie
Rosalie Crutchley
as Farmer's Wife
Freda Jackson
as Caretaker
Moultrie Kelsall
as Magistrate
Directed by Don Chaffey