The Call of the Wild

Set in the tumultuous Gold Rush era, The Call of the Wild (2020) follows Buck, a once-comfortable St. Bernard-Scotch Collie mix plucked from his California sanctuary and thrust into the perilous wilds of the Yukon. Adapted from Jack London’s novel, the film charts Buck’s transformation from pampered pet to resilient sled dog leader, navigating harsh winters and treacherous landscapes. Directed with a keen eye for period detail, the narrative eschews sentimentality for a raw portrayal of survival, where loyalty and instinct vie for dominance in a world indifferent to canine comfort.