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Homeward Bound

The book Homeward Bound was made into the movie Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey.

Which one did you like better, the book or the movie?  There are 8 votes for the book, and 6 votes for the movie.

Book details for Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound was written by Sheila Burnford. The book was published in 1961.

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Movie details for Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

The movie was released in 1993 and directed by Duwayne Dunham. More information on the movie is available on Amazon.com and also IMDb.

Actors on this movie include Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche, Don Alder, Ed Bernard, Kevin Chevalia, Anne Christianson, Ted D'Arms, Woody Eney, Kim Greist, Rich Hawkins, Robert Hays, Nurmi Husa, Jane Jones (II), Veronica Lauren, David MacIntyre, Kit McDonough, Mary Marsh (II), Nicholas Mastandrea and Glenn Mazen.

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Walt Disney studios had previously adapted Sheila Burnford's classic animal-adventure novel The Incredible Journey in 1963, and the story proves just as durable in this popular 1993 version, in which the heroic trio of animals are given voices provided by... Read More
Walt Disney studios had previously adapted Sheila Burnford's classic animal-adventure novel The Incredible Journey in 1963, and the story proves just as durable in this popular 1993 version, in which the heroic trio of animals are given voices provided by Don Ameche, Michael J. Fox, and Sally Field. They don't actually speak (like the clever critters in Babe), but we hear their "voices" as the lost household pets--Shadow the golden retriever, Chance the bulldog, and Sassy the cat--survive a harrowing series of adventures as they struggle to find their way home. Perfect entertainment for kids, this frequently clever movie offers an abundance of wildlife and beautiful location scenery, and the vocal performances by Ameche, Fox, and Field are surprisingly effective. A hit with parents and children alike, the film was followed by a sequel in 1996. --Jeff Shannon