HomeThe call of the Wild The Call of The Wild : Journey from Book to Movie The Call of the Wild is a familiar but heartwarming adventure that's surprisingly funny and emotional. Go and see it. A 5 star movie. Description Buck is a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life gets turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Alaskan Yukon in the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail-delivery dog sled team, Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime as he ultimately finds his true place. Tags: The call of the Wild Facebook Twitter