# Old Yeller (1957)

> A boy on a Texas ranch discovers responsibility, courage, and devastating love through his unlikely bond with a stray dog.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13528

## Facts

- Runtime: 84 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family, Western
- Director: Robert Stevenson
- Cast: Tommy Kirk, Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Kevin Corcoran, Jeff York, Beverly Washburn, Chuck Connors
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050798/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: warm, adventurous, nostalgic, family movie night, nostalgic viewing

## Synopsis

A boy learns about love, loyalty, and loss through his bond with a remarkable dog.

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