White Fang

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White Fang

PG

1991

1h 49m

Kids & Family

Adventure

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This adaptation of Jack London's wilderness tale focuses on young Jack Conroy (Ethan Hawke), who has arrived in Alaska to search for a gold mine. When Jack encounters White Fang, a dog/wolf hybrid who has been cruelly treated by his owner, Beauty Smith (James Remar), he rescues the canine from the jaws of death during a fight with a fierce bulldog. Aided by his friend Alex Larson (Klaus Maria Brandauer), Jack nurses White Fang back to health, and the animal becomes a close companion to the men.

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Critics Consensus

This glossy edition of White Fang shaves off the rough-hewn edges that made Jack London's epic story so distinct, but gorgeous photography and heartfelt performances make this an appealing adventure.

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Lynden Barber

Sydney Morning Herald

Jan 21, 2026

The best the thing about White Fang is its splendid landscape photography.

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Variety

Jul 7, 2010

Boasts enough nature footage and a strong central performance by Ethan Hawke to win over small fry

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Time Out

Sep 28, 2007

Despite moments of bravura and shameless tugs at the heart-strings, the film simply meanders towards a resolution. What's Brandauer doing here?

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

Oct 3, 2022

An adventure story well told

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TV Guide

Mar 9, 2009

2/4

There is so much wrong with White Fang that it's easier to point out the good.

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Film4

Mar 9, 2009

A perennial family favourite is given the Disney treatment, complete with soaring orchestral score and a sheen of sentimentality that all but masks the more serious undertones of the original.

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Frans B

@FransB 3 days ago

Brilliant! The book intrigued me and this movie does not disappoint. Very well written for screen and directed to a Tee by Randal Kleiser. Whole cast shines in character. Stunning cinematography manages to capture the rugged Alaskan / Yukon atmosphere perfectly. Very real world feel to the whole production. Filled with action, lots of suspense, drama, emotion, intrigue and human nature. Entertaining and captivating

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 16, 2026

White Fang = a *3* star Movie

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jun 10, 2025

Success in 1 hour and 49 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Both the cast and crew are brave enough to film this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $34,600,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Based on the work by Jack London!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Lanfranco C

@Lanfrancobz Apr 5, 2025

An other movie arrangement, but worth to watch!

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Dale R

@iromulus9 Jul 7, 2024

Ethan Hawke plays a young man who travels to Alaska for the Yukon Gold Rush and an orphaned wolf cub must fend for itself. This movie started off really well, then started to drag about halfway through. I found myself checking to see how much longer the movie was. I think it is a small combination of too much going on within the story, and the story seems to slow down as the movie progresses. There are some beautifully captured scenes of Alaska and Alaskan wildlife in this movie, if you like that then check this movie out.

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Chris B

@Burge May 19, 2023

I would say a classic. Done in a true Canadian style of film. Enjoying the beauty of nature and cruelty. Not for the faint of heart as it shows the kindness tenderness and compassion of mother nature. It's the fit of survival.

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Synopsis

This adaptation of Jack London's wilderness tale focuses on young Jack Conroy (Ethan Hawke), who has arrived in Alaska to search for a gold mine. When Jack encounters White Fang, a dog/wolf hybrid who has been cruelly treated by his owner, Beauty Smith (James Remar), he rescues the canine from the jaws of death during a fight with a fierce bulldog. Aided by his friend Alex Larson (Klaus Maria Brandauer), Jack nurses White Fang back to health, and the animal becomes a close companion to the men.

Director: Randal Kleiser
Producer: Marykay Powell
Screenwriter: Jeanne Rosenberg, Nick Thiel, David Fallon
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 18, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.6M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Surround

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