Kayla (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1997, Kayla is a drama and family film directed by Nicholas Kendall, running about 96 minutes. “A classic story of friendship, family and loyalty.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the 1920s, this film tells the poignant and inspiring story of Sam MacKenzie, a boy whose explorer dad disappeared on an expedition to the Arctic tundra. Unable to make friends, adjust to his new Canadian home or get along with his stepfather, Sam finds solace in Kayla, a wild dog he hopes to enter in a dogsled race. But when the community turns against Kayla, Sam must come to her rescue.
Who’s in it. Kayla stars Tod Fennell as Sam Mackenzie, Henry Czerny as Asa Robinson, Bronwen Booth as Althea Robinson and Meredith Henderson as Jaynie Nightingale.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Kayla sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kayla page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kayla tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kayla (1997)?
- In US, Kayla is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kayla worth watching?
- Kayla holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kayla?
- Kayla stars Tod Fennell, Henry Czerny, Bronwen Booth and Meredith Henderson.
- When was Kayla released?
- Kayla was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.