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Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

  • 1993
  • G
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
49K
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Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche, Rattler, Tiki, and Ben in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
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A fun-loving American bulldog pup, a hilarious Himalayan cat, and a wise old golden retriever embark on a long trek through the rugged wilderness of the Sierra Nevada mountains in a quest to... Read allA fun-loving American bulldog pup, a hilarious Himalayan cat, and a wise old golden retriever embark on a long trek through the rugged wilderness of the Sierra Nevada mountains in a quest to reach home and their beloved owners.A fun-loving American bulldog pup, a hilarious Himalayan cat, and a wise old golden retriever embark on a long trek through the rugged wilderness of the Sierra Nevada mountains in a quest to reach home and their beloved owners.

  • Director
    • Duwayne Dunham
  • Writers
    • Sheila Burnford
    • Caroline Thompson
    • Linda Woolverton
  • Stars
    • Michael J. Fox
    • Sally Field
    • Don Alder
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    49K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,768
    94
    • Director
      • Duwayne Dunham
    • Writers
      • Sheila Burnford
      • Caroline Thompson
      • Linda Woolverton
    • Stars
      • Michael J. Fox
      • Sally Field
      • Don Alder
    • 110User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche, Rattler, Tiki, and Ben in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
    Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche, Rattler, Tiki, and Ben in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
    Michael J. Fox, Bart the Bear, and Rattler in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
    Don Ameche, Benj Thall, and Ben in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
    Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche, Rattler, Tiki, and Ben in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
    Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche, Rattler, Tiki, and Ben in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
    Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche, Ralph Waite, Rattler, Tiki, and Ben in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
    Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche, Rattler, Tiki, and Ben in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
    Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche, Rattler, Tiki, and Ben in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
    Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche, Rattler, Tiki, and Ben in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
    Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche, Rattler, Tiki, and Ben in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
    Michael J. Fox, Don Ameche, Benj Thall, Rattler, and Ben in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)

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    Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox
    • Chance
    • (voice)
    Sally Field
    Sally Field
    • Sassy
    • (voice)
    Don Alder
    • Molly's Father
    Ed Bernard
    • Desk Sergeant
    Kevin Chevalia
    Kevin Chevalia
    • Jamie Seaver
    Anne Christianson
    • Research Assistant
    Ted D'Arms
    • Vet
    Woody Eney
    • Forest Ranger 'Mark'
    Kim Greist
    Kim Greist
    • Laura Burnford-Seaver
    Rich Hawkins
    • Forest Ranger
    Robert Hays
    Robert Hays
    • Bob Seaver
    Nurmi Husa
    Nurmi Husa
    • The Caterer
    Jane Jones
    • Molly's Mother
    Veronica Lauren
    Veronica Lauren
    • Hope Burnford
    David MacIntyre
    • Foote
    Kit McDonough
    Kit McDonough
    • Female Forest Ranger
    Mary Marsh
    • Laura's Mom
    Nicholas Mastrandrea
    • Hal
    • Director
      • Duwayne Dunham
    • Writers
      • Sheila Burnford
      • Caroline Thompson
      • Linda Woolverton
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This was one of Don Ameche's final movies before his death the year of the film's release. He voiced Shadow.
    • Goofs
      The marks on Chance's face from getting hit by the porcupine change in nearly every shot, and at one point disappear all together, but are back in the next shot.
    • Quotes

      Shadow: [after Sassy is lost in the river] I shouldn't have made her come.

      Chance: It's not your fault, she wanted to come.

      Shadow: But it's my responsibility. I had a responsibility to Sassy - to love her and protect her - the same as I have to you... and to Peter. And the same as you have to Jamie.

      Chance: But we didn't ask for this job.

      Shadow: We didn't have to. It's built in. Has been ever since the dawn of time... when a few wild dogs took it upon themselves to watch over man, to bark when he's in danger, to run and play with him when he's happy, to nuzzle him when he's lonely. That's why they call us man's best friend.

      Chance: [narrating] Looking at him that night, he seemed so wise... and ancient, like the first dog who ever walked the earth. I just hope that one day, I can be like him.

    • Alternate versions
      Some additional scenes not included on the video release but aired on TV include:
      • A scene where Peter and Jamie wash off Chance after he eats the wedding cake but before he tricks Sassy on the seesaw.
      • A scene in which Kate takes the animals for a ride in the truck.
      • A scene with the kids playing Nintendo when Bob realizes he's been invited to a welcome BBQ on the same day they were supposed to go to Kate's to visit Shadow, Chance, and Sassy.
      • An extended scene of Quentin rescuing Sassy and taking her back to his cabin.
      • The scene where Frank greets Kate upon her return home was extended to show Kate discovering the missing part of her note, calling an animal shelter, and speculating to Frank that the animals left to head home to Fresno before calling a park ranger.
      • A scene where Quentin is playing the saxophone during the evening and then Sassy tying up Quentin's goat when he left his cabin.
      • After seeing the Fresno skyline and before hitting a rail yard, the animals stop at a dumpster where Sassy tries to find food but comes up empty.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1/The Cemetery Club/Sommersby/The Vanishing/Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      WITCH DOCTOR
      Written by Ross Bagdasarian

    User reviews110

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    10/10
    One of the most Heart-Warming Funny Lovable Films About Animals EVER!!
    Maybe I'm a sap but this is the sweetest movies ever! I saw it for the first time when I was around 4 or 5, and I cried my eyes out. Between then and now (embarrassed at age 15) I have seen it over 25 times and have sobbed each and every one of them. Don't worry they're tears of happiness! And it's not all sap! There's a lot of humor and comedy in it too. Usually the whole talking animal thing can be a huge drag but in this movie it's not the case. My only word of advice: Even if you love this-Don't see the sequal...cornyness! I suggest everyone checks this out...you won't be sorry, no matter how old or young you are!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 12, 1993 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Retour au bercail
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
      • Walt Disney Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $41,833,324
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $60,672
      • Feb 7, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $41,833,324
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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