Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- warm
- uplifting
- whimsical
- family movie night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly found the Disney remake charming and well-crafted, with an appealing animal odyssey that successfully preserves or improves on the original's simple pleasures.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Chance, Shadow, and Sassy cross mountains and open countryside while trying to reunite with their family.
The young dog, aging dog, and self-important cat rely on one another throughout their dangerous journey.
The pets interpret their family's absence as abandonment and undertake a determined return to their masters.
The journey unfolds across forested mountains and wide-open American countryside, contrasting domestic pets with the outdoors.
Films like Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, and why
The Incredible Journey
shared family adventure, animal protagonists, wilderness journey, and warm cross-country quest
The Adventures of Milo and Otis
shared talking-animal perspective, family-friendly peril, friendship, and uplifting homecoming
Because of Winn-Dixie
shared pet-centered adventure, rural landscapes, separation from family, and gentle comedy
A Dog's Way Home
shared child-friendly animal adventure, emotional loyalty, and journey through natural landscapes
Movie Details
- Director
- Duwayne Dunham
- Release Date
- 1993-02-03
- Runtime
- 84 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (1154)
Cast
- Michael J. Fox
- Sally Field
- Don Ameche
- Kevin Chevalia
- Benj Thall
- Veronica Lauren
- Kim Greist
- Robert Hays
- Jean Smart
- Gary Taylor
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: The Incredible Journey about?
- Three endearing pets cross rugged American wilderness in a perilous, funny, and deeply affectionate search for the family they love.
- What is Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey.
- What did critics think of Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey?
- Critics broadly found the Disney remake charming and well-crafted, with an appealing animal odyssey that successfully preserves or improves on the original's simple pleasures.
- Which films are like Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey?
- Films with a similar feel include The Incredible Journey, The Adventures of Milo and Otis, Because of Winn-Dixie, and A Dog's Way Home.
- How long is Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey?
- Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey runs 84 minutes.
- Where can I watch Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey?
- In United States, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey streams on Disney Plus.
