For those who grew up reading Wilson Rawls's classic novel, the Film adaptation is still considered a classic since it was released in 1974 (and despite that, it's in the Public Domain).
Where the Red Fern Grows is a heartwarming family classic and a tearjerker at the same time with a magnificent cast including the late James Whitmore (the Planet of the Apes (1968), the Shawshank Redemption) as Billy's Grandfather, great acting, and valuable lessons; plus the Chemistry between Billy and his two Coonhounds Dan and Ann is remarkable throughout both the movie and the original novel of the same name, and the song written by the Osmonds and sung by the late Andy Williams are splendid and despite it's never gotten a soundtrack release. Overall this heartwarming family classic is worth watching for those who have read the book and those who are Dog Lovers and considered this an instant family classic for generations to come after its release in 1974.
Where the Red Fern Grows is a heartwarming family classic and a tearjerker at the same time with a magnificent cast including the late James Whitmore (the Planet of the Apes (1968), the Shawshank Redemption) as Billy's Grandfather, great acting, and valuable lessons; plus the Chemistry between Billy and his two Coonhounds Dan and Ann is remarkable throughout both the movie and the original novel of the same name, and the song written by the Osmonds and sung by the late Andy Williams are splendid and despite it's never gotten a soundtrack release. Overall this heartwarming family classic is worth watching for those who have read the book and those who are Dog Lovers and considered this an instant family classic for generations to come after its release in 1974.