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Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog

1995·Movie
1h 21min·PG
61
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
Family-Friendly AdventureMan's Best FriendWilderness SurvivalComing-of-Age StoryLoyalty and FriendshipBritish Columbia SceneryHeartwarming TaleNature and Animals

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

Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

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

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog?

1 h 21 min

Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog?

Critics63
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog much the same way.

What language is Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog use?

A Boy and His XSavage WolvesO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessKids' Wilderness Epic

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog, including A Boy and His X, Savage Wolves, O.O.C. Is Serious Business.