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The Yearling

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description The Yearling Overview

The Yearling is a classic drama film portraying the coming-of-age story of Jack Milton, a boy in rural Florida who forms an extraordinary bond with a young deer named Button. Based on Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’ novel, the movie highlights themes of family, responsibility, and nature's impact on human lives. It’s notable for its realistic portrayal of animal behavior and offered early significant roles for actors Gregory Peck and Claude Jarman Jr. The film resonates particularly with audiences interested in historical dramas, family stories, and narratives centered around childhood and connection with animals.

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info The Yearling Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1946

help The Yearling FAQ

What is the deer's name in The Yearling?

In Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' original 1938 novel, the deer is named Flag. The 1946 MGM film adaptation follows the boy's deep bond with the young deer as it grows into adulthood in rural Florida.

Is The Yearling based on a book?

Yes, it is based on Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' Pulitzer Prize-winning novel published in 1938. The novel was inspired by Rawlings' own experiences living in the Florida scrub country and is considered a classic of American regional literature.

Who starred in the 1946 film adaptation of The Yearling?

The most famous adaptation was released by MGM in 1946 and starred Gregory Peck and Jane Wyman as the parents, with Claude Jarman Jr. playing the boy. Clarence Brown directed the film, which was nominated for multiple Academy Awards.

Are there multiple movie versions of The Yearling?

Besides the well-known 1946 MGM theatrical film, there was a 1994 made-for-television adaptation. The story's enduring popularity has kept it in print as a novel and available as a film for successive generations.

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