Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
Seen it?1996 | 89 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, adventure fans and families. If you loved Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey or The Fox and the Hound, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When the pets accidentally get separated from their vacationing owners, Chance, Shadow, and Sassy navigate the mean streets of San Francisco, trying to find their home across the Golden Gate Bridge. But the road is blocked by a series of hazards, both man and beast.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$33 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 77K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David R. Ellis
- Michael J. FoxChance (voice)
- Sally FieldSassy (voice)
- Ralph WaiteShadow (voice)
- Robert HaysBob Seaver
- Kim GreistLaura Burnford-Seaver
- Michael BellStokey (voice)
- Tisha CampbellSledge (voice)
- Al MichaelsSparky Michaels (voice)
- Tommy LasordaLucky Lasorda (voice)
- Bob UeckerTrixie Uecker (voice)