Lassie Come Home (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1943, Lassie Come Home is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Fred M. Wilcox, running about 88 minutes. “A Thrilling Saga Of Courage And Loyalty !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hard times come for the Carraclough family and they are forced to sell their dog, Lassie, to the rich Duke of Rudling. Lassie, however, is unwilling to remain apart from young Carraclough son Joe and sets out on a long and dangerous journey to rejoin him.
Who’s in it. Lassie Come Home stars Roddy McDowall as Joe Carraclough, Donald Crisp as Sam Carraclough, May Whitty as Dally and Edmund Gwenn as Rowlie Palmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Lassie Come Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lassie Come Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lassie Come Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lassie Come Home (1943)?
- In US, Lassie Come Home is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lassie Come Home worth watching?
- Lassie Come Home holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lassie Come Home?
- Lassie Come Home stars Roddy McDowall, Donald Crisp, May Whitty, Edmund Gwenn and Nigel Bruce.
- When was Lassie Come Home released?
- Lassie Come Home was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.