Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

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Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

G

Released Feb 3, 1993

1h 24m

Kids & Family

Adventure

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Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance (Michael J. Fox), an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow (Don Ameche), a wise golden retriever; and Sassy (Sally Field), a cautious cat -- at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness.

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Critics Consensus

Disney's remake of The Incredible Journey successfully replicates, and in some ways improves upon, the simple charms of the original, with its cross-country animal odyssey sure to delight kids.

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Peter Stack

San Francisco Chronicle

Another Disney delight, based on the humane and comical children's novel by Sheila Burnford... There isn't a jaded, cynical moment in the film.

Rated: 4/4

Jan 11, 2023

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Sheila Johnston

Independent (UK)

It has a dumb, trashy humour that I have to confess secretly to enjoying.

Nov 14, 2017

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William Thomas

Empire Magazine

Although a remake that adds very little to the original bar a few jokes, this still remains enjoyable and brings a classic story to the attention of the next generation.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 31, 2017

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Quentin Curtis

Independent on Sunday

The anthropomorphism, outside its cartoon context, seems condescendingly cruel, denying the characters' animal grace and subtlety.

Dec 7, 2017

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Sky Cinema

It's a charmer...beautifully shot in Oregon, targeted at children but not without appeal to their parents.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 30, 2017

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David Parkinson

Radio Times

A treat for children, thanks to the astonishing performances of its animal cast

Rated: 3/5

Aug 30, 2017

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Tomaz B

I think I have to secretly admit that I enjoyed the trashy humor in this movie. It's a very cutesy story about the bond and the friendship between humans and their pets. Now every time I leave home for work, I'll have to make sure my dogs don't go on the same journey looking for me.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/09/25

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Colin W

this movie sucks it's not funny and the peter kid is annoying

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Chris G

This movie deserves to be at no lower than 99%.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/25

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Lellis M

One of my favourite movies as a child. I don't know how often I have seen it and it was great every time. I really loved Sassy ( the cat ) and Chances ( main Dog/Narrator ) dynamic. Cats win every time (⁠ ⁠˘⁠ ⁠³⁠˘⁠)⁠♥

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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Tom F

As a cynical adult in 2024, I found it reasonably funny, entertaining, and emotionally touching.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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Student: Jake M

Homeward Bound is so awesome and hilarious with Chance’s gags throughout his journey along with Shadow and Sassy. I give it a 10 out of 10 for this beloved film and development.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/28/24

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Shadow

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Sally Field

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Synopsis

Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance (Michael J. Fox), an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow (Don Ameche), a wise golden retriever; and Sassy (Sally Field), a cautious cat -- at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness.

Director: Duwayne Dunham
Producer: Franklin R. Levy, Jeffrey Chernov
Screenwriter: Sheila Burnford, Caroline Thompson, Linda Woolverton
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 3, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 24, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $41.6M
Runtime: 1h 24m

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