The Call of the Wild

1h 40m · 2020 · Directed by Chris Sanders · 3.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Call of the Wild (2020) runs 1h 40m, directed by Chris Sanders. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Buck is a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team—and later its leader—Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master.

Genres: Family, Drama, Adventure

Where to watch: Disney+ (US, checked 9 July 2026)