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

Film debut of Michelle Williams.

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Goofs

Right after moving to the house in the Shenandoah Valley, the step mom plays a single record on the record player - The Beatles' "In My Life." Although it appeared on "Rubber Soul," it was never released as a 45 rpm.

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Quotes

Matthew Turner: This dog stinks.

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Connections

Version of Lassie's Great Adventure (1963)

User Reviews

a major disappointment

As a fan of all things 'Lassie', I looked forward to watching this film in 1994, and at the end of it all, I regret to say that I was disappointed. I guess that I was expecting this film to be old-fashioned. However, this is a modern version of 'Lassie', and the children in this film enjoy the types of activities that children enjoy (at this time in 1994). Lassie is able to convert them, however, to a more old-fashioned and slower paced lifestyle. The film did little to engage me, and I do not think it worked well as a modern story. I cannot see older children wanting to see this film, and it seemed that is was targeted more to older children because of the age of the children in this film. If you want to watch a 'Lassie' film, then I suggest the classic 'Lassie Come Home' or watch the old series of 'Jeff's Collie' or 'Lassie'.