Yakari: A Spectacular Journey (2020): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Yakari: A Spectacular Journey is a 2020 animated family film directed by Toby Genkel and Xavier Giacometti, starring Oscar Douieb as Little Thunder, Tom Trouffier and Hans Sigl. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $4.3 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Directors
- Toby Genkel and Xavier Giacometti
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Bac Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Yakari: A Spectacular Journey About?
The premise of Yakari: A Spectacular Journey without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When his tribe follows the bison migration, young Yakari, a Sioux boy, embarks on a solitary journey to find Little Thunder, a legendary wild mustang. Venturing far from home and into the dangerous territory of the cougarskins, Yakari and the mustang experience a remarkable adventure, forging a strong bond as they navigate challenges and ultimately find their way back to where they belong.
Yakari: A Spectacular Journey Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- snow adventure
- sioux indian
- talking animal
- prairie
- snow
- cave
- bear
- beaver
- lassoing
- eagle
- totem
- fantasy sequence
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- boy saves horse
- horse saves boy
- friendship
- horseback riding
- horse
- forest
- based on comic book
- little boy
- american indian
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
- animal human communication
- worrying
- computer animation
- black and white horse
- gift
- fall
- theft
- loyalty
- contraband
- knife
- ritual
- scolding
- wager
- cg animation
- cel shaded animation
- child in danger
- feather
- tornado
Yakari: A Spectacular Journey Cast & Characters
Oscar Douieb leads the cast as Little Thunder, with Tom Trouffier as Fearless puma and Hans Sigl as Great Eagle (voice). Directed by Toby Genkel and Xavier Giacometti; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Toby Genkel
- Co-director Xavier Giacometti
- Oscar Douieb as Little Thunder
- Tom Trouffier as Fearless puma
- Hans Sigl as Great Eagle (voice)
- Diana Amft as Biber Lindenbaum (voice)
Also Starring in Yakari: A Spectacular Journey
· 2 more- Kathleen Renish Ringtail (voice)
- Patrick Bach Kleiner Dachs (voice)
More from Toby Genkel and Xavier Giacometti
More films directed by Toby Genkel and Xavier Giacometti, best-rated first: The Amazing Maurice, Welcome to Smelliville, Two by Two: Overboard! and Two by Two: Overboard!.
Yakari: A Spectacular Journey Plot Summary
What happens in Yakari: A Spectacular Journey from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Yakari, a young Sioux boy who can communicate with animals, travels the wide prairie with his devoted companion, Little Thunder Oscar Douieb. He shares his world with a fearless puma Tom Trouffier, a formidable presence in the wild. This special ability to talk to animals comes from his totem, the Great Eagle Hans Sigl, signaling the start of a remarkable journey.
With the tribe preparing to migrate, Yakari leaves the protective circle of his village to seek the legendary mustang. He longs to become friends with this swift, untamable horse, and the journey tests his resolve while revealing the profound bond between him and the natural world around him.
Full summary
The whole story of Yakari: A Spectacular Journey, scene by scene
Yakari: A Spectacular Journey Box Office
Yakari: A Spectacular Journey grossed $4.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.3M
- International
- $4.3M
Yakari: A Spectacular Journey Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Yakari: A Spectacular Journey.
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Yakari: A Spectacular Journey Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Yakari, le film” and “Yakari på nye eventyr”.
- Also known as
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- Yakari, le film
- Yakari på nye eventyr
- 雅卡莉
- Якарі: Велика пригода
- Литл Гром
- Якари
- Yakari : la grande aventure
- Yakari : un destin fabuleux
- Літл Грім
- Yakari – Velké dobrodružství
- Yakari - A mozifilm
- Γιάκαρι: Η Ταινία
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- Yakari - Der Kinofilm
- Yakari - Veľkolepá cesta
- Якари: необычная судьба
- Yakari, la grande aventure
- 亚卡里的奇妙之旅
- Yakari i wielka podróż
- Yakari på store eventyr
- Yakari: Djurens bästa vän
- Yakari: Muhteşem Bir Macera
- Yakari: Het Grote Avontuur
- Yakari - Un viaggio spettacolare
- Yakari: A Grande Aventura
- Cậu Bé Dũng Sĩ Yakari
- Yakari, un viatge espectacular
- Jakari. Didysis nuotykis
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Yakari: A Spectacular Journey FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Yakari: A Spectacular Journey, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Yakari: A Spectacular Journey?
Yakari: A Spectacular Journey runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Yakari: A Spectacular Journey released?
Yakari: A Spectacular Journey was released on August 12, 2020.
Who directed Yakari: A Spectacular Journey?
Yakari: A Spectacular Journey was directed by Toby Genkel and Xavier Giacometti.
More films by Toby Genkel Who is in the cast of Yakari: A Spectacular Journey?
Yakari: A Spectacular Journey stars Oscar Douieb as Little Thunder, Tom Trouffier as Fearless puma and Hans Sigl as Great Eagle (voice), among 6 credited actors.
How much did Yakari: A Spectacular Journey make at the box office?
Yakari: A Spectacular Journey grossed $4.3 million worldwide.
Does Yakari: A Spectacular Journey have a post-credit scene?
No. Yakari: A Spectacular Journey has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Yakari: A Spectacular Journey in?
The original language of Yakari: A Spectacular Journey is French.
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