Lassie

Lassie (1994)

  • 87% of critics liked it
    (15 reviews)

  • 52% of users liked it
    (33,643 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

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

Critic Reviews

  • Steven Gaydos, Variety

    What makes "Lassie" work is the craftsmanship and thoughtfulness that director Petrie and his creative team bring to the task.

  • Janet Maslin, New York Times

    A stubbornly sweet, picturesque children's film ...

  • Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

    It's somehow reassuring, these days, to see a movie where there's no problem Lassie can't solve.

  • Kevin McManus, Washington Post

    For better or worse, "Lassie" is as safe and square as the TV show of yesteryear.

  • Richard Leiby, Washington Post

    The story may be predictable, ham-fisted and saccharine, but that's why kids (and softhearted parents) will like it.

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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

  • erika b


    good dog film.

  • Tim S


    Pssh.

  • Wahida K


    Lassie! Who doesnt know Lassie.

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