Lassie

Name: Lassie
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Family
Released: September 1, 2006
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 84
Cast: John Lynch, Peter O'Toole, Samantha Morton

2006

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Universal acclaim based on 15 Critics

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Generally favorable reviews based on 26 Ratings

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Movie Details & Credits

Roadside Attractions | Release Date: September 1, 2006

Starring: John Lynch, Peter O'Toole, Samantha Morton

Summary: The film is set on the eve of World War II in a Yorkshire mining town. After falling on hard times, the Carraclough family is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog, to the Duke of Rudling. When she succeeds in escaping her cage, Lassie finds herself transported five hundred miles away to the Duke's remote castle on the northern coast ofThe film is set on the eve of World War II in a Yorkshire mining town. After falling on hard times, the Carraclough family is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog, to the Duke of Rudling. When she succeeds in escaping her cage, Lassie finds herself transported five hundred miles away to the Duke's remote castle on the northern coast of Scotland. However, she is determined to defy the odds and return to the home she loves. So begins an incredible adventure, set against a stunning series of landscapes, that sees Lassie facing dangers both natural and human finding help in unexpected places as she make her way across the country, to reach home in time for Christmas. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)… Expand

Director: Charles Sturridge

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 100 min

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22	#22 Best Movie of 2006

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Christian Science Monitor - Robert Koehler

When class conflict stirs the viewer's attention as much as a canine hero's homecoming, it's clear that this isn't the usual (read: mindless) family entertainment. Read full review

Entertainment Weekly - Gregory Kirschling

About as good as a Lassie movie can be. Read full review

The Hollywood Reporter - Frank Scheck

A heartwarming and moving adventure that does excellent justice to the classic character. Read full review

The New York Times - Jeanette Catsoulis

Lassie balances cruelty and tenderness, pathos and humor without ever losing sight of its youngest audience member. Read full review

Variety - Leslie Felperin

Competent journeyman writer-helmer Charles Sturridge ("Brideshead Revisited") and his overqualified thesp ensemble steer a steady course between dogged fidelity to Eric Knight's sentimental original novel and modern auds' need for a little humorous bite with the barking. Read full review

Village Voice - Ella Taylor

Lassie puts its trust in kids to be grown up, and appeals honestly (minus the usual knowing winks) to grown-ups by returning them to a state of childlike wonderment. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine - Angel Cohn

The young actors are charming, O'Toole commands every scene he's in, the scenery is lush, and the animals are gorgeous. Read full review

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JimP

Sep 6, 2006

This a wonderful movie, with a great story, the actors (including the youngsters) are terrific, and the photography is beautiful. We see a lot of movies, and we recommend this to anyone who enjoys well-crafted films.

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HeidiG.

Nov 12, 2006

The best Lassie movie ever and the most beautiful Lassie dog ever! Spectacular!

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ShannonP.

Feb 11, 2007

Wonderful and wonderfully acted family film.

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Sam

Apr 17, 2007

Despite the paper-thin plot, it was enjoyable and endearing enough. I really liked it.

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MattBrady99

May 4, 2018

God damn.

Thought this was a family film and nothing else, but I guess I'm wrong, as things quickly escalate to dark places. But still, the acting from was great, cinematography is gorgeous and the cast is insane, and everyone had they time to shine.

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JimmyP.

Nov 19, 2006

Not to my likeing, I watched it with my family, but, emotionally, it didn't blow me away like I thought it would.And the film was quite poor, I must say.

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BillC.

Nov 17, 2006

I wanted to like this film.The reviews were great and the film never played here. Finally I see it on DVD. Disapointing! Dialoge is accented and hard to understand sometimes.The story seemed too slow, then too fast, and the Lassie fight scenes were poorly done. No wonder it bombed in the I wanted to like this film.The reviews were great and the film never played here. Finally I see it on DVD. Disapointing! Dialoge is accented and hard to understand sometimes.The story seemed too slow, then too fast, and the Lassie fight scenes were poorly done. No wonder it bombed in the USA at the theater.… Expand

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