Lassie (1994)
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87% of critics liked it
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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 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
- Directed By
- Daniel Petrie
- Written By
- Eric Knight, Matthew Jacobs, Gary Ross, Elizabeth Anderson
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Kids & Family
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jul 22, 1994 Wide
- On DVD
- Mar 12, 2002
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Steven Gaydos, Variety
What makes "Lassie" work is the craftsmanship and thoughtfulness that director Petrie and his creative team bring to the task.
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Janet Maslin, New York Times
A stubbornly sweet, picturesque children's film ...
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
It's somehow reassuring, these days, to see a movie where there's no problem Lassie can't solve.
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Kevin McManus, Washington Post
For better or worse, "Lassie" is as safe and square as the TV show of yesteryear.
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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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Cast
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Tom Guiry
as Matthew Turner
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Helen Slater
as Laura Turner
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Jon Tenney
as Steve Turner
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Brittany Boyd
as Jennifer Turner
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Frederic Forrest
as Sam Garland
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Richard Farnsworth
as Len Collins
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Michelle Williams
as April
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Charlie Hofheimer
as Jim Garland
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Clayton Barclay Jones
as Josh Garland
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Yvonne Brisendine
as Mrs. Jarman
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Joe Inscoe
as Pete Jarman
- Lassie the Dog
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Rick Warner
as Timid Neighbor
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Jordan Young
as Smoking Boy
- Gretchen Rennell
