The Call of the Wild (2020)
A big-hearted dog leaves California for the Yukon, finding adventure and his true place in a heartwarming, epic journey.
Buck is a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team—and later its leader—Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master.
How intense is The Call of the Wild?
The Call of the Wild has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. Rated PG.
What The Call of the Wild feels like
- Tone
- epicheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
Where to stream The Call of the Wild
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Call of the Wild for you?
Is The Call of the Wild scary?
No. The Call of the Wild is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Call of the Wild gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Call of the Wild sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Call of the Wild OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Call of the Wild?
The Call of the Wild runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream The Call of the Wild?
The Call of the Wild is streaming on Disney+.
Does The Call of the Wild have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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