Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
A 1993 remake of The Incredible Journey.
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey is a 1993 American adventure comedy film directed by Duwayne Dunham in his feature film directorial debut. It is a remake of the 1963 film The Incredible Journey, which was based on the 1961 novel of the same name by Sheila Burnford. The film features the voice talents of Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, and Don Ameche, and was released on February 3, 1993.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Duwayne Dunham
- Producer
- Jeffrey Chernov / Franklin R. Levy
- Screenplay
- Caroline Thompson / Linda Woolverton / Jonathan Roberts (uncredited)
- Based On
- The Incredible Journey · Sheila Burnford
- Starring
- Robert Hays / Kim Greist / Veronica Lauren / Kevin Chevalia / Benj Thall
- Music
- Bruce Broughton
- Cinematography
- Reed Smoot
- Editing
- Jonathan P. Shaw
- Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Distributor
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
- Released
- 3 February 1993
- Runtime
- 84 minutes
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
The film follows three pets—Chance, an immature American Bulldog; Shadow, a wise old Golden Retriever; and Sassy, a pampered Himalayan cat—who are left at a ranch while their owners temporarily move to San Francisco. Believing they have been abandoned, the animals decide to journey home through the Sierra Nevada wilderness. Along the way, they face bears, a mountain lion, a porcupine, and a river, but ultimately reunite with their family.
Reader's Guide
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey is significant as a family-friendly remake that successfully updated the 1963 film for a new generation. It received positive critical reception, holding an 87% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and earned a rare 'A+' grade from audiences polled by CinemaScore. The film grossed $57.4 million worldwide and was followed by a sequel in 1996. It is dedicated to producer Franklin R. Levy, who died during production, and Ben Ami Agmon, and marked the final film released in Don Ameche's lifetime. The production used extensive animal actors, with American Humane certifying that no animals were harmed.
Did You Know?
- Ten cats played the role of Sassy.
- Principal photography began in September 1991 (fall) and continued into early 1992, with filming taking place in Oregon, including locations in Portland and Joseph.
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