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Fly Away Home (1996)

โ€œTo achieve the incredible, you have to attempt the impossible.โ€

7.0/10 ยท 528 votes 1h 47m pg AdventureDramaFamily

#28 of 95 films from 1996 #586 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Carroll Ballard ยท Written by Bill Lishman, Robert Rodat, Vince McKewin

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Overview

Amy is only 13 years old when her mother is killed. She goes to Canada to live with her father, an eccentric inventor whom she barely knows. Amy is miserable in her new life... until she discovers a nest of goose eggs that were abandoned when a local forest was torn down. The eggs hatch and Amy becomes "Mama Goose". When winter comes, Amy and her dad must find a way to lead the birds South.

Cast

Jeff Danielsas Thomas Alden
Anna Paquinas Amy Alden
Dana Delanyas Susan Barnes
Terry Kinneyas David Alden
Holter Grahamas Barry Stickland
Jeremy Ratchfordas Glen Seifert
Deborah Verginellaas Amy's Mother
Michael J. Reynoldsas General
David Hemblenas Dr. Killian
Ken Jamesas Developer
Nora Ballardas Jackie
Sarena Patonas Laura
Carmen Lishmanas Older Girl
Christi Hillas Older Girl

Facts

Release dateSeptember 13, 1996
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresAdventure, Drama, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$22,000,000
Box office$25,143,818 (1.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0116329

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Questions

How long is Fly Away Home?
Fly Away Home runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Fly Away Home worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 528 votes, which places it #28 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 72%) and #586 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Fly Away Home?
Fly Away Home was directed by Carroll Ballard.
Who stars in Fly Away Home?
Jeff Daniels as Thomas Alden; Anna Paquin as Amy Alden; Dana Delany as Susan Barnes; Terry Kinney as David Alden; Holter Graham as Barry Stickland; Jeremy Ratchford as Glen Seifert.
What is Fly Away Home rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fly Away Home?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/32093.

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