Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

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Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

G

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

01/11/2023

4/4

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.

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Sheila Johnston

Independent (UK)

11/14/2017

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

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William Thomas

Empire Magazine

08/31/2017

4/5

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.

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Quentin Curtis

Independent on Sunday

12/07/2017

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

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Sky Cinema

08/30/2017

3/5

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

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Nov 1

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Catherine D.

@CatherineOrozco Oct 20

Great movie that teaches some great lessons to kids and adults alike. Epic adventure and characters you can’t help to fall in love with. A childhood favorite of mine that after showing to my kids is now one of their favorites too. Truly timeless!

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Arrush N

Jul 16

Heartwarming and fun adventure. Liked the spotty dog.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jun 19

Success in 1 hour and 24 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $41,600,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Based on a novel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Feb 23

Loved it as a kid and now my kid loves it

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Tomaz B

@TheBizii 02/09/2025

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.

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Duwayne Dunham

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Don Ameche

Shadow

Michael J. Fox

Chance

Sally Field

Sassy

Don Adler

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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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