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Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog

1995Movie1 h 21 minPG

61
DecentGoodWatch score

An uplifting, wholesome action movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Partners in survival. Friends for life.

Teenager Angus adopts a stray dog and names him Yellow. Several days later, while travelling along the coast of British Columbia with Angus's father, John, the boy and dog become stranded when turbulent waters capsize their boat. Angus's parents relentlessly badger rescue teams. Angus, schooled by his father in wilderness survival skills, and assisted by the intelligent Yellow Dog, tries to attract rescuers.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Adventure
  • Man's Best Friend
  • Wilderness Survival
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Loyalty and Friendship
  • British Columbia Scenery
  • Heartwarming Tale
  • Nature and Animals

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Phillip Borsos
Written by
Phillip Borsos
Produced by
Peter O'Brian
Music by
John Scott

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Facts

January 13, 1995 · 1 h 21 min · PG

Released
January 13, 1995
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
48 countries

Tropes

A Boy and His X, Savage Wolves, O.O.C. Is Serious Business +1

  • A Boy and His X
  • Savage Wolves
  • O.O.C. Is Serious Business
  • Kids' Wilderness Epic

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog?"

Questions about Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog

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Where can I stream Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog?

In the United States, Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%).

Is Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.