The Yearling (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1946, The Yearling is a drama, family and western film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 128 minutes. “THRILLS! DRAMA! HEART-THROBS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jody convinces his parents to allow him to adopt a young deer, but what will happen if the deer misbehaves?
Who’s in it. The Yearling stars Gregory Peck as Ezra "Penny" Baxter, Jane Wyman as Orry Baxter, Claude Jarman Jr. as Jody Baxter and Chill Wills as Buck Forrester, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Yearling has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Yearling page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yearling tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Yearling (1946)?
- In US, The Yearling is available to 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 Yearling worth watching?
- The Yearling holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Yearling?
- The Yearling stars Gregory Peck, Jane Wyman, Claude Jarman Jr., Chill Wills and Clem Bevans.
- When was The Yearling released?
- The Yearling was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.