Product Details

• Actors: Steve Railsback, Michael Beck, Penelope Milford, Torquil Campbell, Seth Sakai
• Directors: Frank Zuniga
• Format: NTSC
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Columbia Tristar Hom
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302844150
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #520,704 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

This tale of a boy, a legendary seal, and the hunters after her valuable pelt has enough animal footage and young-boy heroics to keep the kids fascinated, and it has sufficient suspense and plot twists to keep parents' attention. Set in the Aleutian Islands, the story begins with a lonely 10-year-old (Torquil Campball) in search of a pet. Instead he finds the real-life embodiment of a mythical golden seal purported to have deserted the human race because of its greed. With a huge bounty on her head, this seal of native lore returns to be hunted down again, this time with only the boy to protect her and her newborn cub. Despite some awkward lines and performances (with the notable exception of Michael Beck as the snaky charmer of a villain), the story works and the action will keep family members of all ages riveted. The PG rating is for brief swearing as well as some gunplay at the end. With that in mind, this 92-minute movie could be considered suitable for children 4 and older. --Kimberly Heinrichs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a childhood favourite, May 23, 2007

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(robotique) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Golden Seal (DVD)

i saw this movie at a very young age and it left a tremendous impression. As an adult, of course, its not as spectacular...but i'll never forget a certain climatic scene. Although a little out-dated now, it still holds its weight with message.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Film!!, August 21, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Golden Seal [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is an excellent film about a boy and his relationship with his seal and trying to protect the seal from some greedy hunters.Set in beautiful Alaska!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Family Show, May 30, 2010

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Robyn B. Mcgorm "tiddles" (sydney australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Golden Seal (DVD)

Good for teaching kids to love animals,Fully enjoyed when I watch it and it was recommended to me, I wont over rate it but its something to keep in mind next time you wan't to watch something different and interesting if you don't wan't your kids to be little nasties.