DMFE Rating: ★★★¼☆ (3.25 out of 5 stars)
Teenager Jack Conroy travels from San Francisco to the Yukon Territory to claim land once owned by his deceased father. Lacking wilderness experience, Jack hires seasoned guides to help him reach the remote gold claim. As Jack faces the dangers of the frozen frontier, a wolf-dog hybrid struggles to survive in the wilderness after losing his mother. The animal endures starvation, predators, and repeated encounters with humans, shaping his fierce and distrustful nature.
Jack encounters the wolf-dog after rescuing him from Beauty Smith, a cruel prospector who exploits animals by forcing them into violent fights. Severely injured, the animal is taken in by Jack and slowly recovers under his care. Initially hostile and feral, the wolf-dog, later named White Fang, gradually learns to trust Jack through patience, kindness, and shared hardship. The two form a powerful bond as they survive together in the harsh Yukon environment.
Jack successfully finds gold on his father’s claim, fulfilling his original purpose for coming north. The discovery forces Jack to choose between returning to civilization or embracing a life in the wilderness. After briefly attempting to leave the Yukon, Jack realizes that his true place is in the wild. White Fang returns to him after a short separation, confirming their bond and solidifying their future together.
First released on home video (VHS) on June 12, 1991. Released for the first time on LaserDisc on July 19, 1991. Re-released on VHS on August 14, 1992. Released for the first time on DVD on April 23, 2002. White Fang is available on Disney+.
The soundtrack was released on March 20, 2012, by Intrada Records. It featured the score by Basil Poledouris and Hans Zimmer.
CAST & CREW
- Director: Randal Kleiser
- Producer(s): Marykay Powell, Andrew Bergman (Executive Producer), Mike Lobell (Executive Producer), Daniel (Consulting Producer)
- Writer(s): David Fallon, Jeanne Rosenberg, Nick Thiel
- Cinematography: Tony Pierce-Roberts
- Editor: Lisa Day
- Casting: Michael Fenton, Valorie Massalas, Judy Taylor
- Production Designer: Michael Bolton
- Art Director: Sandy Cochrane
- Costume Designer(s): Jenny Beavan, John Bright
- Music: Basil Poledouris, Hans Zimmer
- Cast: Jed (as White Fang), Klaus Maria Brandauer (as Alex Larson), Ethan Hawke (as Jack Conroy), Seymour Cassel (as Skunker), James Remar (as Beauty Smith), Susan Hogan (as Belinda), Suzanne Kent (as Heather), Bill Moseley (as Luke), Pius Savage (as Grey Beaver), Clint B. Youngreen (as Tinker)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- MPAA Rating: PG
- Runtime: 107 minutes
- Sound Mix: Dolby SR
- Format: Color
- Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
- Genre(s): Adventure, Animals & Nature, Family, Live-Action (from movies.disney.com)
BOX OFFICE NUMBERS (according to IMDb)
- Budget: $14,000,000 (estimated)
- Opening Weekend (U.S. & Canada): $5,640,712
- Gross (U.S. & Canada): $34,793,160
- Gross (Worldwide): $34,794,160
RATINGS
- My Rating: 3.25 (out of 5)
- Rotten Tomatoes: 67% (Tomatometer) / 63% (Popcornmeter)
- Metacritic: 62 (Metascore) / 7.8 (User Score) IMDb: 6.7/10
- The Movie DB: 67% (User Score)
- Letterboxd: 3.4 (out of 5)
- Combined Rating: 67.13
MY THOUGHTS
White Fang is a heartfelt and visually striking frontier adventure that turns a classic survival story into a timeless tale of trust, loyalty, and finding where you belong. It’s not fast-paced or effects-heavy, but if you appreciate slower, story-first films about nature, resilience, and loyalty, this one is absolutely worth your time.
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