Review of Old Yeller (1957) by Cindy C — 04 Apr 2012

One of my childhood and still favorite classics.

This review of Old Yeller (1957) was written by Cindy C on 04 Apr 2012.

Old Yeller has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Deb G (10) on 26 Jan 2013

I totally loved this movie... I almost cried…

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By Mark D (2,239) on 05 May 2012

This is a very cute little movie, a classic, but aside from the dog the acting is terrible, lol…

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By Dan H (1,470) on 08 Jan 2015

Saw this very effective but awful movie at age 7. I grieved for that dog for years afterwards…

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By Paul A (1,065) on 25 Apr 2015

Brilliant movie, the acting was fantastic, and the storyline was very good as well. Great classic family movie…

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By Justin O (930) on 05 Oct 2012

My dad showed me this film when I was young. Nothing toughens-up a boy better than watching a kid shoot his dog in the face with a shotgun…

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By Ben M (760) on 04 Jul 2012

Try not to cry when old yeller dies. I dare you…

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By James S (2,117) on 03 Oct 2014

Stunning cinematography, spot-on acting, and well-written script, Old Yeller is sure to please the whole family…

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By Richard C (1,724) on 03 Jun 2012

There just is something about a story of a boy and his dog…

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By Hunter M (109) on 29 Feb 2016

Old Yeller is a story about a family in the 1800s whose father leaves to go on a cattle drive…

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By Damien C (63) on 19 Jul 2015

A great insight into life in the 1800s. I knew exactly what was going to happen from pop culture references, but that didn't stop the tears…

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