Synopsis
Jody convinces his parents to allow him to adopt a young deer, but what will happen if the deer misbehaves?
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Cast
- Gregory PeckEzra "Penny" Baxter
- Jane WymanOrry Baxter
- Claude Jarman Jr.Jody Baxter
- Chill WillsBuck Forrester
- Clem BevansPa Forrester
- Margaret WycherlyMa Forrester
- Henry TraversMr. Boyles
- Forrest TuckerLem Forrester
- Donn GiftFodderwing Forrester
- June LockhartTwink Weatherby
Recommendations
- 90
The New York Times
A cheerful and inspiring film about the coming to manhood of a youngster. - 90
The New Yorker
When Jody and Fodderwing are together, something quirky and magical seems to be happening on the screen; when Jody and his deer are together the boy's emotion has a fairytale glitter; and when Jody's mother reveals a streak of humor she's so pleased at her dumb joke that you find yourself staring in disbelief--and laughing. Even Peck seems to blend into the atmosphere. - 90
Orlando Sentinel
The Yearling, based on Florida author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings novel, is one of the best depictions of American rural life that Hollywood has ever produced. [12 July 1998, p.60] - 88
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
A classic film that only low-down no-good viewers could fail to like. [18 Dec 2004, p.8] - 88
Miami Herald
A family film to treasure. [02 Mar 1990, p.G41] - 80
Variety
Heart-warming story of good earth, family ties and the love of the 11-year-old Jody Baxter for the faun which he is compelled to put out of his life as it becomes a yearling.
