The Yearling
“Rediscover the classic family tale of struggle, strength, and survival.”
Synopsis
Ma and Pa Baxter have battled bears, floods, rattlesnakes, hunger, disease, and ornery neighbors for years, but somehow they've prevailed during the toughest pioneer times. Now it's their son, Jody, who will face his own set of challenges. Young Jody Baxter is growing up fast on his parents' modest farm. With three brothers and sisters lost to illness, he's had to work the land just as hard as his daddy. When his only real friend goes "to visit the angels," Jody gets lonely and longs for a pet to share his life. "Flag," an orphaned fawn is his new adopted playmate. With a rekindled spirit, Jody and Flag become an inseparable pair - playing, exploring, and discovering their youthful world. But the new-found joy is only temporary; Flag has become a powerful yearling. When he threatens the family's survival, Jody is faced with the toughest choice of his young life.
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Peter Strauss
Ezra 'Penny' Baxter
Jean Smart
Ory Baxter
Wil Horneff
Jody Baxter
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Buck
Jarred Blancard
Fodder-Wing
Brad Greenquist
Lem Forrester
Nancy Moore Atchison
Eulalie Boyles
Mary Nell Santacroce
Ma Forrester
Bart Hansard
Millwheel Forrester
Richard Hamilton
Pa Forrester
Scott Sowers
Mr. Boyles
Ed Grady
Doc Wilson
Susan F. Allen
Lyla
Kerry Wallum
James
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rod Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Joe Wiesenfeld
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- The Yearling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- RHI Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Hardy
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Joe Wiesenfeld
Lee Holdridge
David Connell
Richard Bracken
Department Leadership Roster
Rod Hardy
Director
Lee Holdridge
Original Music Composer
Richard Bracken
Editor
David Connell
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Yearling
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What is The Yearling about?
Ma and Pa Baxter have battled bears, floods, rattlesnakes, hunger, disease, and ornery neighbors for years, but somehow they've prevailed during the toughest pioneer times. Now it's their son, Jody, who will face his own set of challenges. Young Jody Baxter is growing up fast on his parents' modest farm. With three brothers and sisters lost to illness, he's had to work the land just as hard as his daddy. When his only real friend goes "to visit the angels," Jody gets lonely and longs for a pet to share his life. "Flag," an orphaned fawn is his new adopted playmate. With a rekindled spirit, Jody and Flag become an inseparable pair - playing, exploring, and discovering their youthful world. But the new-found joy is only temporary; Flag has become a powerful yearling. When he threatens the family's survival, Jody is faced with the toughest choice of his young life.
Who directed The Yearling?
The Yearling was directed by Rod Hardy.
Who stars in The Yearling?
The principal cast of The Yearling includes Peter Strauss, Jean Smart, Wil Horneff, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jarred Blancard.
When was The Yearling released and how long is it?
The Yearling was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Yearling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Yearling was composed by Lee Holdridge.
Is The Yearling based on a book or true story?
The Yearling is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Yearling?
The Yearling holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).