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All parent reviews for Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

Age
5
Average rating based on 9 parent reviews:
  • 44% say there are positive messages
Adult
January 23, 2010
 
decent
Very good movie... nice movie for pet lovers.... good family movie. definitely let your kids see it... somewhat scary for kids under 4-5

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Adult
February 2, 2011
 
2+
good for 2+

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Parent of 3 year old
November 29, 2010
 
My two and half year old absolutely loves this movie! He found an old VHS tape of it at my parents house. He wanted to watch the "puppy movie" now everytime we go over there, he wants to watch it! Cartoons and even some pixar films do not hold his interest, but having real animals in the movie makes all the difference!

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Parent of 5 year old
October 27, 2010
 
Some scary scenes of animals in danger, but all in all OK
Overall I did like it, but found the scenes of peril a bit too scary for my five year old. Keep in mind she has not watched too much media in her short life and we are protective about what she sees. With some reassurance she did just fine, but I would have liked to have known to expect the near-drowning, the mountain lion and the porcupine quills in Chance's face - this last one was particularly upsetting to my daughter, who thought he was really hurt. Also the lost little girl and the vet pulling out quills and seeming to hurt the animals were a bit of a concern. As I said, we are a bit more careful than the average viewer and overall it was enjoyed and will be watched again at some point.

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Parent
September 15, 2010
 
A great family movie
A great family movie all around! All ages liked it and it taught them to never give up.

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Parent of 6 and 9 year old
September 7, 2009
 

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Adult
June 22, 2010
 
A great movie, in spite of the tension
This movie is entertaining and exciting, the story is engaging and inspiring. My 4 year-old watched it and didn’t get the full story-line, but enjoyed seeing the animals. Still, the tension leading up to the scene at the pound was too scary for her and, even now, over a year later, she still talks about it. My 6 year-old just plain enjoyed the whole thing, and both of them cracked up at the attitude and the antics. I love the movie, too, it’s engaging enough to keep me watching!

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Fun for the WHOLE Family!
I am 24 years old and not even a parent. I was a child when this movie initially came out and I watched it again today. This movie is FANTASTIC! Laugh-out-loud funny, appropriate for all ages! This movie is not specifically geared for kids, it's not boring, dumbed-down or slow. Wonderful movie. Made me miss my long gone pets. :( :)

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Adult
January 28, 2012
 
6 and up.
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey is a great family and kids movie and parents you won't be disappointed about this movie that has a great message about the importance of family, teamwork, loyalty, and perseverance and the role model's are that The animals are brave and often resourceful they care strongly about each other and their family and stick together even when things get hard.

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