Where the Red Fern Grows
Synopsis
Set in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression, Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream of buying two coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in God as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with "Old Dan" and "Little Ann."
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Where The Red Fern Grows - 2003 - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-17
Top Cast
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Joseph Ashton
Billy Coleman
Dave Matthews
Will Coleman
Renee Faia
Jenny Coleman
Mac Davis
Bellington
Kris Kristofferson
Older Billy Coleman
Ned Beatty
Sheriff Abe McConnell
Dabney Coleman
Grandpa
Gary Anson
Bully Wendell
Orvel Baldridge
Mr. Pritchard
Andrew Dickison
Rainie Pritchard
Stuart Dickison
Rubin Pritchard
Lindsey Labadie
Delores
Eric Starkey
Ben Kyle
Dave Lowry
Farmer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lyman Dayton, Sam Pillsbury
- Screenplay & Story
- Lyman Dayton, Eleanor Lamb, Wilson Rawls, Douglas C. Stewart, Sam Pillsbury
- Original Score
- Jeff Cardoni
- Original Title
- Where the Red Fern Grows
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Yari Film Group, Persik Productions, Doty-Dayton Production, MysticArt Pictures, Elixir Films, Crusader Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lyman Dayton, Sam Pillsbury
Lyman Dayton, Eleanor Lamb, Wilson Rawls, Douglas C. Stewart, Sam Pillsbury
Jeff Cardoni
Paul Trejo
David Alexanian, Howard Baldwin, George Dayton, Philippe Denham, William J. Immerman
Department Leadership Roster
David Alexanian
Producer
George Dayton
Producer
Philippe Denham
Producer
William J. Immerman
Producer
Ryan R. Johnson
Producer
Jim McCullough Jr.
Producer
Shelley Monson
Producer
Jay Newman
Producer
Katy Wallin
Producer
Bob Yari
Producer
Jeff Cardoni
Original Music Composer
Paul Trejo
Editor
Stephanie Golden-Falcon
Production Design
Ken Levin
Production Design
Moksha McPherrin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Where the Red Fern Grows
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Where the Red Fern Grows about?
Set in the Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression, Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream of buying two coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in God as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with "Old Dan" and "Little Ann."
Who directed Where the Red Fern Grows?
Where the Red Fern Grows was directed by Lyman Dayton, Sam Pillsbury.
Who stars in Where the Red Fern Grows?
The principal cast of Where the Red Fern Grows includes Joseph Ashton, Dave Matthews, Renee Faia, Mac Davis, Kris Kristofferson.
When was Where the Red Fern Grows released and how long is it?
Where the Red Fern Grows was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Where the Red Fern Grows?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Where the Red Fern Grows was composed by Jeff Cardoni.
Is Where the Red Fern Grows based on a book or true story?
Where the Red Fern Grows is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wilson Rawls".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Where the Red Fern Grows?
Where the Red Fern Grows holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).