The Call of the Wild (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2020, The Call of the Wild is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Chris Sanders, running about 100 minutes. “Based on the legendary novel” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Call of the Wild stars Harrison Ford as John Thornton, Dan Stevens as Hal, Colin Woodell as Charles and Karen Gillan as Mercedes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Call of the Wild has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $111.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and fuboTV 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 The Call of the Wild page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Call of the Wild tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Call of the Wild (2020)?
- In US, The Call of the Wild is available to stream on Disney Plus and fuboTV, 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 The Call of the Wild worth watching?
- The Call of the Wild holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Call of the Wild?
- The Call of the Wild stars Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Colin Woodell, Karen Gillan and Omar Sy.
- When was The Call of the Wild released?
- The Call of the Wild was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.