Fresh
Dog and movie lovers, take note: Lassie has come home.
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
Lassie
More than a hero. A Legend
2005 · 1h 40m · PG
Adventure, Drama, Family
Directed by
Charles Sturridge
Overview
A family in financial crisis is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog. Hundreds of miles away from her true family, Lassie escapes and sets out on a journey home.
Director and cast
- Charles Sturridge Director
- Peter O'Toole as The Duke
- Samantha Morton as Sarah Carraclough
- John Lynch as Sam Carraclough
- Peter Dinklage as Rowlie
- Jonathan Mason as Joe Carraclough
- Hester Odgers as Cilla
- Celyn Jones as Snickers
- Gerry O'Brien as Watson
- Steve Pemberton as Hynes
- Eamonn Hunt as Alf Patterson
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
93%
Tomatometer
Fresh
It's a welcome throwback to the carefully crafted family films of the studio era.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Fresh
I think just one of the best family films of the year.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
Fresh
Lassie proves to be top dog in her latest feature film.
Kathy Cano Murillo, Arizona Republic
Fresh
If that doesn't bring a tear to your eye, then you're a robot with cross-wired circuitry.
Scott Tobias, AV Club
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