With each new adventure, Walt Disney's live-action craftsmen show increasing skill at capturing the excitement and rich flavor of America's heritage.

| Nov 17, 2021

Not just a boy and his dog story but a coming of age tale about a boy becoming a man. Very well done

| Original Score: 9/10 | May 7, 2020

Both an exciting adventure and an effective tear-jerker.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 18, 2017

I proudly stand up and say it is a classic.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Nov 18, 2017

Tearjerker is one of the best early Disney dramas.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Dec 26, 2010

Disney organization's flair for taking a homely subject and building a heartwarming film is again aptly demonstrated in this moving story.

| Mar 26, 2009

It comes from Disney's thoroughly proved mother lode: movies for the kids that adults will stay to enjoy themselves.

| Mar 9, 2009

Disney Studios' first and best attempt at a boy-and-his-dog film...

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Mar 9, 2009

Everyone sheds tears for this family drama

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 3, 2007

Sentimental, yes, but also sturdy as a hickory stick.

| Mar 25, 2006

Every bit the warm, comfortable, and tragically bittersweet classic that had you sobbing like a infant the first time you saw it.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Nov 13, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 8, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 7, 2005

Classic Disney tearjerker still grabs.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 28, 2004

What makes Old Yeller more than run-of-the-mill Disney is not only the gut-wrenching climax, but also the remarkably well-done uplift of the denouement.

| Original Score: A- | Nov 22, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 18, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 31, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 26, 2002

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Jun 12, 2002

Of all the boy-and-his-dog movies Hollywood's ever made, "Old Yeller" remains among the best.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | May 22, 2002