My Friend Flicka
“A story from the heart of America...to thrill America's heart!”
Synopsis
Ken McLaughlin is a precocious 10-year-old who lives with his family on a remote Wyoming ranch. When Ken returns home from school with failing grades, his father, Rob, blames the boy's lack of personal responsibility. At the suggestion of his wife, Nell, Rob allows Ken to choose a single colt from the herd to raise as his own. Much to his father's dismay, Ken chooses a fiery mustang filly -- but the two soon become fast friends.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold D. Schuster
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillie Hayward
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- My Friend Flicka
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold D. Schuster
Lillie Hayward, Mary O'Hara, Francis Edward Faragoh
Alfred Newman
Dewey Wrigley
Department Leadership Roster
Harold D. Schuster
Director
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Dewey Wrigley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Friend Flicka
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What is My Friend Flicka about?
Ken McLaughlin is a precocious 10-year-old who lives with his family on a remote Wyoming ranch. When Ken returns home from school with failing grades, his father, Rob, blames the boy's lack of personal responsibility. At the suggestion of his wife, Nell, Rob allows Ken to choose a single colt from the herd to raise as his own. Much to his father's dismay, Ken chooses a fiery mustang filly -- but the two soon become fast friends.
Who directed My Friend Flicka?
My Friend Flicka was directed by Harold D. Schuster.
Who stars in My Friend Flicka?
The principal cast of My Friend Flicka includes Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster, Rita Johnson, James Bell, Patti Hale.
When was My Friend Flicka released and how long is it?
My Friend Flicka was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for My Friend Flicka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Friend Flicka was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is My Friend Flicka based on a book or true story?
My Friend Flicka is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary O'Hara".
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Friend Flicka?
My Friend Flicka holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).