The Journey of Natty Gann (1985): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Journey of Natty Gann is a 1985 adventure family film directed by Jeremy Kagan, starring John Cusack, Ray Wise and Lainie Kazan. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $9.7 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Jeremy Kagan
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Journey of Natty Gann About?
The premise of The Journey of Natty Gann without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the hardships of the Great Depression, a young girl named Natty Gann sets out on a perilous journey to find her father in the Pacific Northwest. Along the way, she displays remarkable bravery and forms an unexpected bond with a wolf, relying on each other for survival as they navigate challenging landscapes and face unforeseen circumstances.
The Journey of Natty Gann Cast
John Cusack leads the cast, with Ray Wise and Lainie Kazan. Directed by Jeremy Kagan; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jeremy Kagan
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The Journey of Natty Gann Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Journey of Natty Gann 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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IMDb 7.9 /10
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
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The Journey of Natty Gann Plot Summary
What happens in The Journey of Natty Gann from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the midst of the Great Depression, 17-year-old Natty Gann (a free spirit) resides with her widowed father, Sol in Chicago. When Sol receives a lumberjack job offer in Washington state, he must leave abruptly, resulting in Natty being placed in the care of Connie, the emotionally distant innkeeper of their boarding house, in a last-minute arrangement. Overwhelmed by feelings of abandonment and desperate to reunite with her father, Natty courageously undertakes a challenging cross-country journey, confronting the harsh realities of homelessness as she rides the rails alongside fellow travelers and vagrants.
Full summary
The whole story of The Journey of Natty Gann, scene by scene
The Journey of Natty Gann Box Office
The Journey of Natty Gann grossed $9.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.7M
- US & Canada
- $9.7M
The Journey of Natty Gann Awards & Nominations
The Journey of Natty Gann was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 1986 1 nomination- Nominated Costume Design
The Journey of Natty Gann Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Journey of Natty Gann.
How Well Do You Know The Journey of Natty Gann?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Natty's father?
Cars in The Journey of Natty Gann
20 cars on screen, including the 1927 Chevrolet Capitol and the 1934 Chevrolet Suburban.
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1928 Ford Model A Important role
The Journey of Natty Gann Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Natty Ganns Reise ins Abenteuer” and “De Avontuurlijke Reis van Natty Gann”.
- Also known as
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- Natty Ganns Reise ins Abenteuer
- De Avontuurlijke Reis van Natty Gann
- De Reis van Natty Gann
- Il viaggio di Natty Gann
- Natty Gann utazása
- Die Abenteuer der Natty Gann
- Путешествие Нэтти Ганн
- Viagem Clandestina
- Пътешествието на Нати Ган
- 狼女传奇
- ナティ物語
- Natty y el lobo
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- Cesta Natty Gannové
- 머나먼 시애틀
- Podróż Natty Gann
- Natty Gann och varghunden
- 狼女傳奇
- Babamı Arıyorum
- נאטי גאן
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The Journey of Natty Gann FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Journey of Natty Gann, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Journey of Natty Gann?
The Journey of Natty Gann runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The Journey of Natty Gann released?
The Journey of Natty Gann was released on September 27, 1985.
Who directed The Journey of Natty Gann?
The Journey of Natty Gann was directed by Jeremy Kagan.
More films by Jeremy Kagan Who is in the cast of The Journey of Natty Gann?
The Journey of Natty Gann stars John Cusack, Ray Wise and Lainie Kazan, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Journey of Natty Gann make at the box office?
The Journey of Natty Gann grossed $9.7 million worldwide.
How is The Journey of Natty Gann rated?
The Journey of Natty Gann has 7.9/10 on IMDb and 66 on Metacritic.
Was The Journey of Natty Gann nominated for any awards?
The Journey of Natty Gann received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Journey of Natty Gann have a post-credit scene?
No. The Journey of Natty Gann has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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