Lassie (1994)

75% of critics liked it
(8 reviews)
52% of users liked it
(33,133 ratings)

The story of an intelligent, heroic collie and his young owner, previously featured in numerous films and a successful 1950s television series, was updated for the 1990s in this family feature. This time, Lassie is determined to help a cynical city boy named Matt (Thomas Guiry), who turns even more… More The story of an intelligent, heroic collie and his young owner, previously featured in numerous films and a successful 1950s television series, was updated for the 1990s in this family feature. This time, Lassie is determined to help a cynical city boy named Matt (Thomas Guiry), who turns even more resentful when his family relocates to a small town in rural Virginia. Soon after this move, a bright collie enters the family's life and winds up with the name Lassie because of the television show, which Matt's younger sister (Brittany Boyd) watches passionately. Lassie sets out to cheer Matt up and introduce him to the wonders of nature, while also helping the family stand its ground against rich, unpleasant neighbors. There are also run-ins with vicious wild animals and a daring rescue over river rapids, but the main focus remains on the emotional relationship between Matt and the dog, a story that will seem old-fashioned and charming to some viewers while familiar and sentimental to others. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By: Daniel Petrie
Genres: Action & Adventure, Kids & Family

In Theaters: Jul 22, 1994 Wide
On DVD: Mar 12, 2002

Critic Reviews

Scott Tobias, AV Club
Writer-director Charles Sturridge doesn't mess with the Lassie formula%u2014he provides plenty of dog-porn shots of the collie bounding through scenery in slow motion%u2014but the overqualified cast puts the film over the top.
Clint Morris, Film Threat
One of the finest incarnations of the series.....a warm and fuzzy experience

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Featured Audience Ratings

AJ V

I don't know why I watched this movie, I can't stand dog movies.
Conner R

A childhood classic and the best possible interpretation of Lassie the world has ever seen. It's a great coming of age story with the extremely talented child superstar Tom Guiry that happens to include a faithful dog rather than use it to motivate the plot. The villains are some… More
A childhood classic and the best possible interpretation of Lassie the world has ever seen. It's a great coming of age story with the extremely talented child superstar Tom Guiry that happens to include a faithful dog rather than use it to motivate the plot. The villains are some of my favorite. A dirty redneck businessmen and his two quad runner sons try to make life a living hell for the new residents. However, Lassie the dog wonder and Tom Guiry+Michelle Williams manage to stop the forces of evil and save the day.
erika b

good dog film.
Tim S

Pssh.
Wahida K

Lassie! Who doesnt know Lassie.
Jason O

I used to watch the old Lassie show all the time when I was a kid, so I couldn't wait to see this movie. Lassie befriends a family that just moved to Virginia and moves in with them. She mostly hangs around the family's son. Soon Lassie is taking things such as headphones… More
I used to watch the old Lassie show all the time when I was a kid, so I couldn't wait to see this movie. Lassie befriends a family that just moved to Virginia and moves in with them. She mostly hangs around the family's son. Soon Lassie is taking things such as headphones captive in order to get them to follow her, and she's making daring rescues. The boy is bullied around by some kids from school and the whole family ends with some trouble from their neighbors. Lassie makes it her job to keep them out of trouble the best she can. If you've ever liked watching Lassie, or if you like good movies, I recommend getting "Lassie." NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2000. Good movie, but prefer the old black & white TV show, still love watching that.
Dean M

Lassie at the present (1994) is the best adventure of this family film since <i>Lassie Comes Home</i>. I love this collie dog in my life same as my family generation.
Yinalí R

Classic.
Lea L

Great movie..

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Cast

Tom Guiry
as Matthew Turner
Helen Slater
as Laura Turner
Jon Tenney
as Steve Turner

Brittany Boyd
as Jennifer Turner
Frederic Forrest
as Sam Garland
Richard Farnsworth
as Len Collins

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