The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog

The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog

A boy and his sled dog against the elements.

G 1980 · 100 min · ★ 5.7 · Adventure, Action, Drama, TV Movie

The story of a champion sled dog named Kavik who survives a plane crash in the wilds of Alaska and is found and cared for by a young boy named Andy Evans. But the dog's owner finds Kavik and takes him back to his home in Colorado where the dog escapes and embarks on a 2,000-mile odyssey in search of Andy.

Directed by Peter Carter · Written by George Malko

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