Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993), Director: Dewayne Dunham, rated G

In the classic tradition of Walt Disney Pictures comes a story about courage, adventure and friendship

Starring: Don Ameche, Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Alder, Ed Bernard, Kevin Chevalia, Ann Christianson, Ted D'Arms, Woody Eney

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"...he seemed so wise... and ancient, like the first dog who ever walked the earth. I just hope that one day, I can be like him." - Chance, about Shadow

Why watch these? It's a superb remake of a Disney classic.

Plot Summary: A family's three beloved pets, a wise Golden Retriever named Shadow, a playful American Bulldog named Chance, and a sassy Himalayan cat named Sassy, are left at a friend's ranch while their owners move temporarily. Misinterpreting their situation as abandonment, the three animals decide to embark on a challenging journey through the wilderness to find their way back home. Facing various natural obstacles and dangers, the trio learns the importance of courage, loyalty, and friendship on their adventure.

Dad's Preview: This Disney remake again features three pets who find themselves in the American wilderness a long way from home. There's Chance, a spunky American Bulldog (Fox); Sassy, a spoiled Himalayan cat (Field); and Shadow, a wise old Golden Retriever (Ameche). Unlike the original, this film gives our determined animals voices. They must face several adventures as they brave the Sierra Nevada forest, and all the wildlife there that bites, claws and specializes in hunting inexperienced city pets.

Walt Disney Pictures; Buena Vista Pictures Dist.