Anna Paquin, Dana Delany, Holter Graham

Carroll Ballard returns to the form of his 1979 classic, "The Black Stallion" with this heartwarming, stunningly photographed tale about a father and daughter who train a flock of abandoned geese to f...( read more  read more... )ollow their ultralight planes from Canada to a winter home in North Carolina.

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PG, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Carroll Ballard

Release Date: September 13, 1996

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DVD Release Date: April 29, 1997

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  • September 29, 2009
    A touching children?s film that is beautifully shot and is hugely underrated.
  • October 29, 2008
    A film that will steal your heart, with stunningly beautiful cinematography, and a great story Fly Away Home will up lift even the most cynical person
  • August 6, 2008
    Love it!
  • May 19, 2008
    one of my all time faves growing up....so sweet i want my very own gaggle of geese
  • August 20, 2007
    A few flaws but otherwise enjoyable movie, may be boring moments but only fleeting ones.
  • October 5, 2009
    A lovely children's film which should warm the hearts of anyone who watches it. Paquin is brilliant as always and is a likeable protagonist. Jeff Daniels is also good as her understanding father and never overplays the role. A great film for the young as well as parents.
  • October 4, 2009
    wow umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch....its got a good cast of actors/actressess thorughout this movie....i think that anna paquin, dana delany, holter graham, jeff daniels, jeremy ratchford, terry kinney play good roles/parts thro...( read more)ughout this movie.....i think that the director of this drama/real-life movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throghout this movie....i think that both anna paquin n jeff daniels steal the show as this is a brilliant movie 2 watch...this is a sad movie but its a great movie 2 watch
  • September 18, 2009
    Such a sweet film. Anna Paquin was really good. Loved it!!!!!!!
  • September 14, 2009
    I love this movie so much. Amy's geese are just so cute, and I love how she flies them south for the winter rather than keep them locked up in the barn on her farm. Anna Paquin is a New Zealander, like me, but I don't think that's the reason why I like her. I really prefer Ame...( read more)rican actors, and Anna's acting is right up there with the best of them.
  • September 5, 2009
    This is a very beautiful & splendidly acted film ! I re-watched it again last night only to realize how very good it is . The cinamotography is lovely , it has a very nice musical score & the actores are great . How can resist Little Anna Paquin & oh course awesome Jeff Daniels :...( read more)) It`s a very good movie for families or whoever just likes a good heartwarming clean movie !

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  • erllurenz11
    August 24, 2009
    i'd like 2 have my own dvd with this movie....i'd really like this movie.....so much.....and i would like my children watch this movie....
  • CallMeCraziest1
    October 3, 2007
    luv it . rec0rded it ages ag0 nd watchyd it s00 much i wrekd da tape bt gt dvd n0w l0lz
  • angelicangel1992
    July 1, 2007
    i havent seen this movie since i was a little kid and ive always remembered it being my favorite movie i dont know why but i loved maybe because there were little ducks in it i dont know but what i do know is that this movie is great!!!!
  • MrsJackHarkenss
    June 9, 2007
    Fly Away Home is the most inspirational movie in the world. I loved it when I was little and now that I have it on dvd I can love it even more!!!
  • rachelFILTH
    August 17, 2006
    Sadness =[

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