Synopsis
A family in financial crisis is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog. Hundreds of miles away from her true family, Lassie escapes and sets out on a journey home.
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Cast
- Peter O'TooleThe Duke
- Samantha MortonSarah Carraclough
- John LynchSam Carraclough
- Peter DinklageRowlie
- Hester OdgersCilla
- Celyn JonesSnickers
- Gerry O'BrienWatson
- Steve PembertonHynes
- Eamonn HuntAlf Patterson
- Edward FoxHulton
Recommendations
- 100
Christian Science Monitor
When class conflict stirs the viewer's attention as much as a canine hero's homecoming, it's clear that this isn't the usual (read: mindless) family entertainment. - 91
Entertainment Weekly
About as good as a Lassie movie can be. - 90
The Hollywood Reporter
A heartwarming and moving adventure that does excellent justice to the classic character. - 88
Chicago Tribune
The new Lassie is faithful to Knight's story, capturing its sweep, Dickensian social contrasts and high emotion. All that is enhanced by a splendid cast. - 83
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
This latest remake goes back to the spirit and letter of Eric Knight's 1940 novel. - 80
Variety
Competent journeyman writer-helmer Charles Sturridge ("Brideshead Revisited") and his overqualified thesp ensemble steer a steady course between dogged fidelity to Eric Knight's sentimental original novel and modern auds' need for a little humorous bite with the barking. - 80
Village Voice
Lassie puts its trust in kids to be grown up, and appeals honestly (minus the usual knowing winks) to grown-ups by returning them to a state of childlike wonderment. - 80
The New York Times
Lassie balances cruelty and tenderness, pathos and humor without ever losing sight of its youngest audience member.
