Lassie (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1994, Lassie is an adventure and family film directed by Daniel Petrie, running about 94 minutes. “Best friends are forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On their way to start a new life at a sheep farm in rural Virginia, the Turner family are halted by a wreck on the highway that has claimed the life of a truck driver. Spotting the trucker's now-abandoned collie on the side of the road, they take pity on the dog and adopt her. As the city family copes with the change to rural life, including a feud with a neighboring farm family who resent the city interlopers, the ever-loyal Lassie helps them adjust to their new surroundings.
Who’s in it. Lassie stars Tom Guiry as Matthew Turner, Helen Slater as Laura Turner, Jon Tenney as Steve Turner and Brittany Boyd as Jennifer Turner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Lassie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lassie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lassie tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lassie (1994)?
- In US, Lassie is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lassie worth watching?
- Lassie holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lassie?
- Lassie stars Tom Guiry, Helen Slater, Jon Tenney, Brittany Boyd and Frederic Forrest.
- When was Lassie released?
- Lassie was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.