The story of an intelligent, heroic collie and his young owner, previously featured in numerous films and a successful 1950s television series, was updated for the 1990s in this family feature. This time, Lassie is determined to help a cynical city boy named Matt (Thomas Guiry), who turns even more resentful when his family relocates to a small town in rural Virginia. Soon after this move, a bright collie enters the family's life and winds up with the name Lassie because of the television show, which Matt's younger sister (Brittany Boyd) watches passionately. Lassie sets out to cheer Matt up and introduce him to the wonders of nature, while also helping the family stand its ground against rich, unpleasant neighbors. There are also run-ins with vicious wild animals and a daring rescue over river rapids, but the main focus remains on the emotional relationship between Matt and the dog, a story that will seem old-fashioned and charming to some viewers while familiar and sentimental to others.~Judd Blaise
Features
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Director
Daniel Petrie, Sr.
Writer
Gary Ross
Cast
Tom GuiryMatthew Turner
Helen SlaterLaura Turner
Jon TenneySteve Turner
Brittany BoydJennifer Turner
Frederic ForrestSam Garland
Richard FarnsworthLen Collins
Michelle WilliamsApril
Charlie HofheimerJim Garland
Clayton Barclay JonesJosh Garland
Joe InscoePete Jarman
Yvonne BrisendineMrs. Jarman
Rick WarnerTimid Neighbor
Jordan YoungSmoking Boy
Crew
Lorne MichaelsProducer
Michael RachmilProducer
Kenneth MacMillanCinematographer
Basil PoledourisComposer (Music Score)
Steve MirkovichEditor
Paul PetersProduction Designer
David CrankArt Director
Barnaby ThompsonCo-producer
Dinah MinotCo-producer
Michael RachmilExecutive Producer
Ingrid PriceCostume Designer
Gretchen RennellCasting
Details
Genre
Action and Adventure,Adventure,Childrens and Family
"Lassie" will bring you much joy and happiness as you watch Lassie with her interact with her family! Lassie is so very smart! This dog is so loving; very protective of her family and home. "Lassie" totally brings back memories of the 1980's when I raised 3 collie pups at the same time. These 3 Collies were very loving, and devoted to my family and me.