Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

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Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey ★★★ 1993 (G)

Successful remake of the 1963 Disney release “The Incredible Journey.” Two dogs and a cat once again try to find their way home after their family relocates, armed with greater depth of character than the original. Hard not to shed a tear for the brave animal trio who develop a trusting bond through assorted misadventures. Based on the novel by Sheila Burnford. Superior family fare. 85m/C VHS, DVD . Robert Hays, Kim Greist, Jean Smart, Benj Thall, Veronica Lauren, Kevin Timothy Chevalia; D: Duwayne Dunham; W: Linda Woolverton, Caroline Thompson; C: Reed Smoot; M: Bruce Broughton; V: Don Ameche, Michael J. Fox, Sally Field.