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The Call of the Wild 2020

Movie · 100 min · English · February 21, 2020

Adventure Children's adventure Children's drama

Directed by Chris SandersWritten by Michael Green

Starring Terry Notary, Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Dan Stevens, Karen Gillan

A 2020 American adventure film, The Call of the Wild was directed by Chris Sanders and adapted for the screen by Michael Green. Based on Jack London's 1903 novel of the same name, the story centers on Buck, a dog who is taken from his California home and transported to the Yukon during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush. There he meets an experienced outdoorsman and embarks on a transformative journey. The movie features Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Dan Stevens, Karen Gillan, and Bradley Whitford in leading roles. It premiered in the United States on February 21, 2020 through 20th Century Studios, the studio's first release under its new corporate identity. Critics offered mixed-to-positive feedback, appreciating Ford’s acting, John Powell’s score, and the film’s engaging tone, although some noted issues with the CGI animal effects. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the film’s theatrical run was limited. It earned $111.1 million domestically while its production cost was between $125 and 150 million, resulting in an estimated financial loss of $50 to 100 million for the studio.