Where the Red Fern Grows (2003): Cast & Plot
Where the Red Fern Grows is a 2003 family drama directed by Sam Pillsbury and Lyman Dayton, starring Kris Kristofferson as Older Billy Coleman, Dave Matthews and Joseph Ashton. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Directors
- Sam Pillsbury and Lyman Dayton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Yari Film Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Where the Red Fern Grows About?
The premise of Where the Red Fern Grows without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Great Depression in the Ozark Mountains, Billy Coleman works for two years, saving every penny to buy the two coonhound puppies he dreams of. Naming them Old Dan and Little Ann, the dogs become his loyal companions as they hunt and roam the river bottoms of Cherokee country, facing adventure and loss that deepen Billy’s faith in God.
Where the Red Fern Grows Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- raccoon
- hound
- hound dog
- brother sister relationship
- father son relationship
- fight
- battle
- hunting
- fern
- dog
- friendship
- coming of age
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- ozark mountains
- great depression
- dog movie
- color in title
- wilderness
- sadness
- nature
- farm
- 1930s
- remake
- based on novel
- sister sister relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- horse
- young
- independent film
Where the Red Fern Grows Cast & Characters
Kris Kristofferson leads the cast as Older Billy Coleman, with Dave Matthews as Will Coleman and Joseph Ashton as Billy Coleman. Directed by Sam Pillsbury and Lyman Dayton; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Sam Pillsbury
- Co-director Lyman Dayton
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Kris Kristofferson as Older Billy Coleman - Dave Matthews as Will Coleman
- Joseph Ashton as Billy Coleman
- Renee Faia as Jenny Coleman
Also Starring in Where the Red Fern Grows
· 10 more- Stuart Dickison Rubin Pritchard
- Andrew Dickison Rainie Pritchard
- Ned Beatty Sheriff Abe McConnell
- Dabney Coleman Grandpa
- Mac Davis Bellington
- Eric Starkey Ben Kyle
- Dave Lowry Farmer
- Gary Anson Bully Wendell
- Orvel Baldridge Mr. Pritchard
- Lindsey Labadie Delores
More from Sam Pillsbury and Lyman Dayton
More films directed by Sam Pillsbury and Lyman Dayton: National Lampoon Presents: Endless Bummer, Raising Waylon, The King and Queen of Moonlight Bay and Audrey’s Rain.
Where the Red Fern Grows Plot Summary
What happens in Where the Red Fern Grows from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story follows Billy Colman Kris Kristofferson, a middle-aged man in 1961 who rescues a redbone coonhound from neighborhood dogs and brings it home to nurse it back to health, a memory that echoes the loyal dogs he owned in his Ozarks youth. The narrative then travels back in time to when a ten-year-old Billy first longs for a pair of redbone coonhounds to accompany him on adventures in the woods.
Full summary
The whole story of Where the Red Fern Grows, scene by scene
Where the Red Fern Grows Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Where the Red Fern Grows.
How Well Do You Know Where the Red Fern Grows?
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 breed of dogs did Billy purchase for coon hunting?
Cars in Where the Red Fern Grows
10 cars on screen, including the 1930 Ford Model A and the 1929 Ford Model A.
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1930 Ford Model A Important role -
1929 Ford Model A Minor role -
1932 Buick Background role -
1931 Chevrolet Independence Background role
Where the Red Fern Grows Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Amigos de Caça” and “风雨夺标”.
- Also known as
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- Amigos de Caça
- 风雨夺标
- Wo der rote Farn wächst
- Donde el helecho rojo crece
- Цветок красного папоротника
- Kutyabajok
- Където червената папрат расте
- 红色羊齿草的故乡
- Donde crecen los sueños
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Where the Red Fern Grows, Where The Red Fern Grows Part 2 and Old Yeller.
Where the Red Fern Grows FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Where the Red Fern Grows, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Where the Red Fern Grows?
Where the Red Fern Grows runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Where the Red Fern Grows released?
Where the Red Fern Grows was released on May 3, 2003.
Who directed Where the Red Fern Grows?
Where the Red Fern Grows was directed by Sam Pillsbury and Lyman Dayton.
More films by Sam Pillsbury Who is in the cast of Where the Red Fern Grows?
Where the Red Fern Grows stars Kris Kristofferson as Older Billy Coleman, Dave Matthews as Will Coleman and Joseph Ashton as Billy Coleman, among 14 credited actors.
Does Where the Red Fern Grows have a post-credit scene?
No. Where the Red Fern Grows has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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