Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- affectionate
- playful
- family movie night
- lazy afternoon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel less distinctive and less compelling than its wilderness-set predecessor, though its child-centered perspective and affectionate animal characters earned some praise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Chance, Sassy, and Shadow communicate telepathically and encounter organized groups of stray and abandoned dogs in San Francisco.
The separated animals undertake a dangerous city journey while the Seaver family searches for them during vacation.
The pets escape at the airport and cross San Francisco streets, alleys, and neighborhoods while evading dog catchers.
Chance develops a playful romantic connection with a female dog during the pets' urban ordeal.
Films like Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco, and why
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
talking household animals, family adventure, comic peril, and an uplifting reunion-driven tone
The Secret Life of Pets
anthropomorphic pets, urban animal escapades, family-friendly comedy, and gentle sentiment
Cats & Dogs
lost pets, citywide adventure, animal friendship, and warm family entertainment
Babe: Pig in the City
children's animal adventure with anthropomorphic characters, comic villains, and emotional loyalty themes
Movie Details
- Director
- David R. Ellis
- Release Date
- 1996-03-08
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (551)
Cast
- Michael J. Fox
- Sally Field
- Ralph Waite
- Robert Hays
- Kim Greist
- Michael Bell
- Tisha Campbell
- Al Michaels
- Tommy Lasorda
- Bob Uecker
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco about?
- Separated from their family in San Francisco, three beloved pets navigate stray-dog politics, bumbling dog catchers, and a canine romance on their way home.
- What is Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco.
- What did critics think of Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco?
- Critics broadly found the sequel less distinctive and less compelling than its wilderness-set predecessor, though its child-centered perspective and affectionate animal characters earned some praise.
- Which films are like Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco?
- Films with a similar feel include Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, The Secret Life of Pets, Cats & Dogs, and Babe: Pig in the City.
- How long is Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco?
- Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco?
- In United States, Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco streams on Disney Plus.
