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1993 · 84 min · G

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Directed by Duwayne Dunham · Adventure, Comedy, Family

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) is a Adventure film, directed by Duwayne Dunham set in California and Sierra Nevada during the 1990s. It runs 84 minutes and is rated G.

A survival, with a whimsical and hopeful tone. Themes of family & loyalty and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Bruce Broughton
Cinematography
Reed Smoot
Cast
Michael J. FoxSally FieldDon AmecheKevin ChevaliaBenj ThallVeronica LaurenKim GreistRobert Hays

The world of this film

Setting

Where
CaliforniaSierra Nevada
When

Premise & themes

Premise
Tone
WhimsicalHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Non Human LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction
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