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title: "Where the Red Fern Grows"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/where-the-red-fern-grows-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 30071
imdb_id: "tt0192788"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 48
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Where the Red Fern Grows (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Where the Red Fern Grows (2003).
Genre: American drama adventure film, Drama and Family.
Directors: Lyman Dayton and Sam Pillsbury.
Starring: Joseph Ashton, Dave Matthews, Ned Beatty, Dabney Coleman, Renee Faia.
Based on: Children's book of the same name by Wilson Rawls.
Relation: Remake of the 1974 film of the same name.
Release Date: 05/03/2003 (US).
Runtime: 1h 26m.
Rating: PG.
Setting: Ozark Mountains during the Great Depression.
Plot: Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to buy two coonhound pups. He faces challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with "Old Dan" and "Little Ann." He develops

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Dove Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, YouTube Free, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lyman Dayton, Sam Pillsbury
- **Networks / Studios**: Yari Film Group, Persik Productions, Doty-Dayton Production

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joseph Ashton** as *Billy Coleman*
- **Dave Matthews** as *Will Coleman*
- **Renee Faia** as *Jenny Coleman*
- **Mac Davis** as *Bellington*
- **Kris Kristofferson** as *Older Billy Coleman*
- **Ned Beatty** as *Sheriff Abe McConnell*
- **Dabney Coleman** as *Grandpa*
- **Gary Anson** as *Bully Wendell*
- **Orvel Baldridge** as *Mr. Pritchard*
- **Andrew Dickison** as *Rainie Pritchard*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Where the Red Fern Grows online?
Where the Red Fern Grows is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Dove Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Where the Red Fern Grows worth watching?
Where the Red Fern Grows holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 48 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Family for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Where the Red Fern Grows and when was it released?
Where the Red Fern Grows is a feature film with a runtime of 86 minutes. It was released in 2003. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Where the Red Fern Grows?
Where the Red Fern Grows was directed by Lyman Dayton, Sam Pillsbury.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Where the Red Fern Grows — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30071)
- [Where the Red Fern Grows (2003 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_the_Red_Fern_Grows_(2003_film))
- [Where the Red Fern Grows (2003) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30071-where-the-red-fern-grows/cast)
- [Where the Red Fern Grows (2003 film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Where_the_Red_Fern_Grows_(2003_film))
- [Where the Red Fern Grows Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/where-the-red-fern-grows/1236484/credits/)
- [Where the Red Fern Grows](https://www.imdb.com/)

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