The Yearling (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, The Yearling is a drama and tv movie film directed by Rod Hardy, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1870s Florida, a rural family struggles to survive. A lonely twelve-year-old son, Jody (Wil Horneff), the lone surviving child, against his mother's better judgment eventually persuades his parents to allow him a pet fawn, which Jody grows to love deeply. Tragic conflict arises when the fawn begins eating the family's food crops.
Who’s in it. The Yearling stars Peter Strauss as Ezra 'Penny' Baxter, Jean Smart as Ory Baxter, Wil Horneff as Jody Baxter and Philip Seymour Hoffman as Buck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Yearling has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 (1994)?
- In US, The Yearling is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel. 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Yearling?
- The Yearling stars Peter Strauss, Jean Smart, Wil Horneff, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Jarred Blancard.
- When was The Yearling released?
- The Yearling was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.