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Lassie

Seen it?

2005 | 100 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for adventure fans and families. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A family in financial crisis is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog. Hundreds of miles away from her true family, Lassie escapes and sets out on a journey home.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $6 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 31K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Charles Sturridge

  • Peter O'TooleThe Duke
  • Samantha MortonSarah Carraclough
  • John LynchSam Carraclough
  • Peter DinklageRowlie
  • Hester OdgersCilla
  • Celyn JonesSnickers
  • Gerry O'BrienWatson
  • Steve PembertonHynes
  • Eamonn HuntAlf Patterson
  • Edward FoxHulton