Togo (2019)

Kernel Score: 91% · 2,211 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Adventure, Family

Released: 2019-12-20

Runtime: 113 minutes

Is Togo worth watching?

Must-watch. A true-story sled dog adventure that earns its emotion. It has real stakes, beautiful snowy landscapes, and a dog you will root for, and it works for kids and adults alike.

Watch it if you

  • love dog movies with real heart
  • like survival and endurance stories
  • want a family film that adults enjoy too

Skip it if you

  • can't handle animals in peril
  • want something light and comedic

Best for: Family movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Overview

The untold true story set in the winter of 1925 that takes you across the treacherous terrain of the Alaskan tundra for an exhilarating and uplifting adventure that will test the strength, courage and determination of one man, Leonhard Seppala, and his lead sled dog, Togo.

Togo parents' guide: ages 6+

Parents need to know that Togo is a family adventure based on the true story of a sled dog's heroic run across Alaska in 1925.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Perilous natural conditions like snowstorms and dangerous terrain create tension without graphic violence.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Togo

If you liked Togo, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • The Call of the Wild (2020) — 86%: Another dog-led adventure across snowy wilderness.
  • Eight Below (2006) — 79%: Sled dogs fighting to survive harsh Arctic conditions.
  • Balto (1995) — 84%: The animated telling of a similar heroic sled run.
  • Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (2018) — 88%: True story of a heroic dog told with heart.
  • A Dog's Way Home (2019) — 83%: A dog's long journey home, full of heart.
  • A Dog's Journey (2019) — 91%: Warm, tearjerking dog tale for the whole family.

Director

Ericson Core

Cast

  • Willem Dafoe as Leonhard Seppala
  • Julianne Nicholson as Constance Seppala
  • Christopher Heyerdahl as George Maynard
  • Richard Dormer as Dr. Curtis Welch
  • Adrien Dorval as Bill Clark
  • Madeline Wickins as Sally Burdett
  • Michael Greyeyes as Amituk
  • Nive Nielsen as Atiqtalik
  • Nikolai Nikolaeff as Dan Murphy
  • Thorbjørn Harr as Charlie Olsen

Togo FAQ

Is Togo worth watching?

Must-watch. A true-story sled dog adventure that earns its emotion. It has real stakes, beautiful snowy landscapes, and a dog you will root for, and it works for kids and adults alike.

Is Togo OK for kids?

Togo is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Togo is a family adventure based on the true story of a sled dog's heroic run across Alaska in 1925.

What movies are like Togo?

If you liked Togo, try The Call of the Wild, Eight Below, Balto and Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero.