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Where the Red Fern Grows

6.919741h 37mGMovieDramaFamily

Billy Coleman works hard and saves his earnings for two years to achieve his dream of buying two red-bone coonhound pups. He develops a new trust in life as he faces overwhelming challenges in adventure and tragedy roaming the river bottoms of Cherokee country with his dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann.

DirectorNorman Tokar
WritersEleanor Lamb·Douglas C. Stewart
ProducersLyman Dayton·George Ellis Doty

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Tubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Norman Tokar

SPStewart Petersen
Stewart Petersen
Billy Colman
JWJames Whitmore
James Whitmore
Grandpa
BGBeverly Garland
Beverly Garland
Mother
JGJack Ging
Jack Ging
Father
LCLonny Chapman
Lonny Chapman
Sheriff
JC
Jill Clark
Alice
JW
Jeanna Wilson
Sara
BTBill Thurman
Bill Thurman
Sam Bellington
BD
Bill Dunbar
Ben Kyle
RC
Rex Corley
Rubin Pritchard
JL
John Lindsey
Rainie Pritchard
GM
Garland McKinney
Mr. Pritchard

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Where the Red Fern Grows — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Where the Red Fern Grows?

Where the Red Fern Grows is streaming on Tubi TV in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Where the Red Fern Grows on Netflix?

No, Where the Red Fern Grows is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV.

Is Where the Red Fern Grows on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Where the Red Fern Grows isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch Where the Red Fern Grows for free?

Where the Red Fern Grows is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Australia.