Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
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[Vintage VHS Trailer] Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance (Michael J. Fox), an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow (Don Ameche), a wise golden retriever; and Sassy (Sally Field), 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.
Directed by Duwayne Dunham.
87% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Currently streaming in the US on Disney Plus. Also available for digital rental. JustWatch listing.
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This Disney remake of its 1963 film The Incredible Journey is said to have been very conscientious toward its animal stars. The 1963 film drew mixed responses for its treatment of its animal actors. The remake made a point of being much more careful.
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Directed by Duwayne Dunham.
87% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Currently streaming in the US on Disney Plus. Also available for digital rental. JustWatch listing.
paduasoy was kind enough to support MeFi with a donation. Their request was for six films about cats - with no cat death. I'll be using the tag #CatFilms.
This Disney remake of its 1963 film The Incredible Journey is said to have been very conscientious toward its animal stars. The 1963 film drew mixed responses for its treatment of its animal actors. The remake made a point of being much more careful.
Donate $25 or more to MeFi and you can MeMail me a request for a themed day of your own. I'll fill up the sidebar on FF with six movies that fit your theme.
I mean, this is basically the absolute epitome of safe-for-kids live action Disney of the era. Even the trailer (for fun, I linked the VHS one!) is an artifact.
Sally Field as "Sassy the Cat": Cats rule, dogs drool!
Such 1993.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 2:38 PM on August 21
Sally Field as "Sassy the Cat": Cats rule, dogs drool!
Such 1993.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 2:38 PM on August 21
I'm glad this version was good to the animals but the scene where Chance gets stung by a porcupine looks so painful. Movie magic I know but it still hurts to watch.
posted by downtohisturtles at 2:46 PM on August 21 [1 favorite]
posted by downtohisturtles at 2:46 PM on August 21 [1 favorite]
I still say Sassy can't breathe to my family when getting hugged, it was a movie very much in rotation when my sister and I were kids.
posted by Carillon at 8:22 PM on August 21 [3 favorites]
posted by Carillon at 8:22 PM on August 21 [3 favorites]
"I never thought anything could smell too much!" is a legit funny line for a retriever.
posted by praemunire at 8:45 PM on August 21 [2 favorites]
posted by praemunire at 8:45 PM on August 21 [2 favorites]
Me and my sister watched this a lot when we were kids too, I had no idea it was based on an earlier movie! Yeah the porcupine scene always made me cringe.
posted by extramachine at 3:27 PM on August 22
posted by extramachine at 3:27 PM on August 22
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posted by DirtyOldTown at 12:55 PM on August 21 [2 favorites]