Old Yeller (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1957, Old Yeller is a drama, adventure, family and western film directed by Robert Stevenson, running about 84 minutes. “All the heart, all the excitement of a great frontier adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Travis Coates is left to take care of the family ranch with his mother and younger brother while his father goes off on a cattle drive in the 1860s. When a yellow mongrel comes for an uninvited stay with the family, Travis reluctantly adopts the dog.
Who’s in it. Old Yeller stars Tommy Kirk as Travis Coates, Dorothy McGuire as Katie Coates, Fess Parker as Jim Coates and Kevin Corcoran as Arliss Coates, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Old Yeller has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Old Yeller page.
If you liked it. Fans of Old Yeller tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Old Yeller (1957)?
- In US, Old Yeller is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Old Yeller worth watching?
- Old Yeller holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Old Yeller?
- Old Yeller stars Tommy Kirk, Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Kevin Corcoran and Jeff York.
- When was Old Yeller released?
- Old Yeller was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.