# The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)

> A determined Depression-era girl crosses America by freight train in search of her missing father, accompanied by a loyal abused wolf.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/21890

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Adventure, Family, Drama
- Director: Jeremy Kagan
- Cast: Meredith Salenger, John Cusack, Ray Wise, Lainie Kazan, Scatman Crothers, Barry Miller, Verna Bloom, Bruce M. Fischer
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089385/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: adventurous, wistful, earnest, family movie night, rainy day

## Synopsis

A young girl's determination leads her on an unforgettable adventure across America during the Great Depression.

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