The original post: /r/movies by /u/Youngs-Nationwide on 2024-12-24 21:26:53.

per the film’s wiki:

Critic Jeff Walls wrote:Old Yeller, like The Wizard of Oz and Star Wars, has come to be more than just a movie; it has become a part of our culture. If you were to walk around asking random people, you would be hard-pressed to find someone who did not know the story of Old Yeller, someone who didn’t enjoy it or someone who didn’t cry. The movie’s ending has become as famous as any other in film history.

It will be hard to get Gen Z and Gen Alpha to watch a 1957 movie. Especially since it is primarily designed to be watched by a young audience. I think the movie has a cultural message that is valuable to kids. I am wondering if there have been any attempts to make a modern film that shares the core theme. Perhaps change a few story pieces around. I wonder if it could be done with a female protagonist.