The Yearling
1946 · Movie · 128 min · ★ 6.7
Jody convinces his parents to allow him to adopt a young deer, but what will happen if the deer misbehaves?
Based on The Yearling
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Details
- Years
- 1946
- Release date
- 1946-12-18
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 128 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (104 votes)
Themes
- florida
- based on novel or book
- runaway
- pet
- human animal relationship
- run away
- deer
- 19th century
- fawn
- rattlesnake
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Color · 1947
- Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Color · 1947
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 1947 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Color · 1947 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1947 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Director · 1947 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1947 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 1947 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Color · 1947 · nominated
Cast & crew
Gregory Peck
as Ezra "Penny" Baxter
Jane Wyman
as Orry Baxter
Claude Jarman Jr.
as Jody Baxter
Chill Wills
as Buck Forrester
Clem Bevans
as Pa Forrester
Margaret Wycherly
as Ma Forrester
Henry Travers
as Mr. Boyles
Forrest Tucker
as Lem Forrester
Donn Gift
as Fodderwing Forrester
June Lockhart
as Twink Weatherby
Directed by Clarence Brown