Where the Red Fern Grows (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2003, Where the Red Fern Grows is a drama and family film directed by Sam Pillsbury, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression, Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream of buying two coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in God as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with "Old Dan" and "Little Ann."
Who’s in it. Where the Red Fern Grows stars Joseph Ashton as Billy Coleman, Dabney Coleman as Grandpa, Dave Matthews as Will Coleman and Renee Faia as Jenny Coleman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Where the Red Fern Grows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Amebatv Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where the Red Fern Grows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where the Red Fern Grows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where the Red Fern Grows (2003)?
- In US, Where the Red Fern Grows is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Amebatv Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Where the Red Fern Grows worth watching?
- Where the Red Fern Grows holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where the Red Fern Grows?
- Where the Red Fern Grows stars Joseph Ashton, Dabney Coleman, Dave Matthews, Renee Faia and Mac Davis.
- When was Where the Red Fern Grows released?
- Where the Red Fern Grows was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.