Lassie (1994)

The dog everyone loves now leaps into the '90s in this all-new exciting, updated version of Lassie! Determined to start a new life in the country, the Turner Family - Dad, stepmom, little ... See full summary »

Director:

Daniel Petrie

Writers:

Eric Knight (character of Lassie), Matthew Jacobs,

Stars:

Tom Guiry, Helen Slater, Jon Tenney

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Guiry	...	Matthew Turner (as Thomas Guiry)
Helen Slater	...	Laura Turner
Jon Tenney	...	Steve Turner
Brittany Boyd	...	Jennifer Turner
Frederic Forrest	...	Sam Garland
Richard Farnsworth	...	Len Collins
Michelle Williams	...	April Porter
Joe Inscoe	...	Pete Jarman
Yvonne Erickson	...	Mrs. Jarman (as Yvonne Brisendine)
Clayton Barclay Jones	...	Josh Garland
Charlie Hofheimer	...	Jim Garland
Jody Smith Strickler	...	Mildred Garland
Margaret Peery	...	Mrs. Parker
David Bridgewater	...	Customer
Earnest Poole Jr.	...	Highway Patrolman #1

Storyline

The dog everyone loves now leaps into the '90s in this all-new exciting, updated version of Lassie! Determined to start a new life in the country, the Turner Family - Dad, stepmom, little Jennifer and teenager Matt - leaves the city for the wilds of Virginia. The move creates problems for everyone, especially Matt, who feels lost and alone in his new surroundings. Fortunately, the Turners are helped by a homeless collie who becomes part of their lives - and Matt does a lot of growing up as a result of the dog's unflinching loyalty. Watch the extraordinary collie protect Matt from a snarling wolf, rescue him from a raging waterfall or just nuzzle up for affection, and you'll know Lassie is more than a story of a boy and his dog - it's the story of a boy and the most remarkable dog in the world!

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Plot Keywords:

dog | lassie | feud | bildungsroman | dead mother | 

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Taglines:

Best friends are forever.

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Genres:

Family | Adventure

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some pre-teen mischief, mild language and suspenseful action

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 July 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Lassie: Best Friends are forever

Filming Locations:

Hinton, West Virginia, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$9,979,683 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Broadway Pictures, Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Anna Chlumsky turned down a role in this film.

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Goofs

In the first scene with the coyote, where it appears in the cave, you can see a stick used by the trainer to agitate the coyote (dog) to growl.

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Quotes

Matthew Turner: This dog stinks.

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Connections

Version of The New Lassie (1989)

User Reviews

Enjoyable, yet predictable

This film will doubtless entertain young and old. The plot, while very predictable is full of love and endearing moments. The cast is very good at what they were hired to do...deliver a movie about a dog that will save the day and look good while doing it. The film is great and will always leave you with a smile...after all Lassie does save the day. A film that can be enjoyed by the entire family over and over again.