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 Sentiment
Shadow emerges and reunites with Peter in the emotional finale
Sassy falls into the river and goes over a waterfall
The dramatic drop from the clever mountain lion sequence to Shadow's devastating fall in the pit represents the film's emotional rollercoaster approach.
Critics consistently praise the film's emotional authenticity and strong voice performances, particularly from the animal trio. While some sequences are deemed too distressing for young viewers, the overall sentiment builds to universal acclaim for the deeply satisfying and tear-inducing finale. The film succeeds as both adventure and family drama through its genuine character development.
Full cast
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Michael J. Fox
Chance (voice)
Sally Field
Sassy (voice)
Don Ameche
Shadow (voice)
Kevin Chevalia
Jamie Seaver
Benj Thall
Peter Burnford
Veronica Lauren
Hope Burnford
Kim Greist
Laura Burnford-Seaver
Robert Hays
Bob Seaver
Jean Smart
Kate
Gary Taylor
Frank
Anne Christianson
Research Assistant
Ted D'Arms
Vet
Don Alder
Molly's Father
Ed Bernard
Desk Sergeant
William Phipps
Quentin
Frank Welker
Special Vocal Effects (voice)
Bart the Bear
Bear
Woody Eney
Forest Ranger 'Mark'
Rich Hawkins
Forest Ranger
Nurmi Husa
The Caterer
Crew
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