Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

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.

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.

• 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.

• The Incredible Journeyshared family adventure, animal protagonists, wilderness journey, and warm cross-country quest
• The Adventures of Milo and Otisshared talking-animal perspective, family-friendly peril, friendship, and uplifting homecoming
• Because of Winn-Dixieshared pet-centered adventure, rural landscapes, separation from family, and gentle comedy
• A Dog's Way Homeshared child-friendly animal adventure, emotional loyalty, and journey through natural landscapes

Director

Duwayne Dunham

Release Date

1993-02-03

Runtime

84 min

Rating

7.0 / 10 (1167)

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.