# Lassie Come Home (1943)

> A devoted collie crosses a dangerous countryside to reunite with the boy she loves after poverty tears them apart.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1535

## Facts

- Runtime: 88 min
- Genres: Family, Adventure, Drama
- Director: Fred M. Wilcox
- Cast: Roddy McDowall, Donald Crisp, May Whitty, Edmund Gwenn, Nigel Bruce, Elsa Lanchester, Elizabeth Taylor, Ben Webster
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036098/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: heartwarming, nostalgic, sincere, family movie night, rainy day

## Synopsis

A loyal dog embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with his beloved boy, showcasing the unbreakable bond between them.

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- [How Green Was My Valley (1941)](https://ember.film/movie/28133)
- [Old Yeller (1957)](https://ember.film/movie/13528)
- [The Adventures of Milo and Otis (1986)](https://ember.film/movie/32084)
- [Lassie (1994)](https://ember.film/movie/18515)
- [Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)](https://ember.film/movie/3669)
- [Hills of Home (1948)](https://ember.film/movie/83250)
- [Benji the Hunted (1987)](https://ember.film/movie/12819)

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