The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)

America is in the depths of the Great Depression. Families drift apart when faraway jobs beckon. A courageous young girl confronts overwhelming odds when she embarks on a cross-country search for her father. During her odyssey, she forms a close bond with two diverse traveling companions: a magnificent, protective wolf, and a hardened drifter.

Genres: Adventure, Family, Drama

What to watch after The Journey of Natty Gann

• White Fang (1991) — Jeanne Rosenberg wrote for both
• Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) — Same feel: feel-good, emotional
• The Sure Thing (1985)
• The Incredible Journey (1963)
• Honkytonk Man (1982) — Same subject: great depression
• Where the Heart Is (2000) — Same feel: feel-good, emotional