Where The Red Fern Grows - Double Feature

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Where the Red Fern Grows is a double feature pairing two films centered on a boy and his cherished hunting dogs in rural America. The 1974 original, directed by Jim McCullough Sr. and Norman Tokar, follows Billy during the Depression in the Ozarks as he yearns for two Redbone Hound dogs his family cannot afford. With encouragement from his grandfather, played by James Whitmore, Billy pursues his dream while facing adventure, hardship, and the bonds of loyalty and family. The 1994 sequel reunites Billy, now returning from World War II to his grandfather’s Louisiana home, where a pair of Redbone hound puppies help him heal from the trauma of war and reconnect with life through friendship and compassion.

This DVD double feature runs three hours total and carries a G rating for general audiences, making it suitable for the entire family. Both films were produced by United American and arrive on a single disc. Owning these heartwarming stories on physical media means you can revisit them whenever you choose, all at a fraction of what new copies cost.