The Call of the Wild
Summary
Buck, a domesticated dog from California, is stolen and sold as a sled dog in the Yukon during the 1890s Gold Rush. Through brutal experiences and harsh treatment, he gradually sheds his civilized nature and answers the call of his wild ancestry, eventually joining a wolf pack in the wilderness.
At a Glance
💬LanguageModerate
⚔️ViolenceHeavy
💋Romance & SexNone
🍷Drugs & AlcoholMild
📋Other ContentSignificant
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Language
💬 Does The Call of the Wild have profanity or strong language?
ProfanityModerate
Blasphemy / Religious ProfanityNone
Crude / Childish LanguageNone
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Violence
⚔️ Is The Call of the Wild violent or scary?
Graphic Violence / GoreHeavy
Disturbing / FrighteningSignificant
Vulgar / Obscene GesturesNone
Bullying / Verbal CrueltyModerate
Romance & Sex
💋 Romance and sexual content in The Call of the Wild
Explicit Sexual ContentNone
Sexually SuggestiveNone
Kissing (Light / Peck)None
Kissing (Passionate)None
Heterosexual RomanceNone
Homosexual RomanceNone
Drugs & Alcohol
🍷 Drugs and alcohol in The Call of the Wild
Illegal Drug UseNone
Legal Alcohol UseMild
Implied / Referenced UseNone
Other Content
📋 Other content in The Call of the Wild
Medical / Body ProcessesModerate
Heavy Emotional ThemesSignificant
Deception / LyingMild
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