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Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

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1993 | 84 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.0 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

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.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 24 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance, an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow, a wise golden retriever; and Sassy, a cautious cat -- at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $57 million worldwide on a $24 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 292K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Duwayne Dunham

  • Michael J. FoxChance (voice)
  • Sally FieldSassy (voice)
  • Don AmecheShadow (voice)
  • Kevin ChevaliaJamie Seaver
  • Benj ThallPeter Burnford
  • Veronica LaurenHope Burnford
  • Kim GreistLaura Burnford-Seaver
  • Robert HaysBob Seaver
  • Jean SmartKate
  • Gary TaylorFrank