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In this family adventure story, John and Catherine McCormick (Bruce Davison and Mimi Rogers) relocate from Vancouver to the coast of British Columbia, where sailing enthusiast John teaches his sons An... read more read more...gus (Jesse Bradford) and Silas (Joel Palmer) basic seamanship and outdoor survival skills. Angus has rescued a stray Golden Labrador he calls Yellow and considers his best friend, though his folks aren't so sure he's responsible enough to care for the dog. One day, John takes Angus and Yellow sailing; a sudden gale bursts out, and the boy and his dog are thrown overboard. They wash up on a rugged coastal area, where Angus' abilities to survive in the wild are put to the test. As Angus and Yellow fend off wild animals, build a shelter, and signal for help, John and Catherine work with the Coast Guard in a desperate search for their missing son. Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog was the final film by Canadian director Phillip Borsos, who died of leukemia within a month of its U.S. release. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 20 min.

Directed by: Phillip Borsos, Walt Kubiak

Release Date: January 13, 1995

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DVD Release Date: March 11, 2003

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  • erika250
    June 3, 2010
    erika250
    I like any film with dogs in it.
  • stormyweather980
    September 14, 2009
    stormyweather980
    A teenage boy named Angus (Jesse Bradford) gets lost after he and his dad were involved in a major boat crash during a storm at sea. Now it's up to Angus to survive in the vast woodlands with sea all around him, but fortunately, he is keen on survival skills. But that's not all. ... read moreNot only does Angus have two GREAT parents (Mimi Rogers and Bruce Davison) who refuse to give up on searching for him, he has a new pet dog, Yellow, that stays alongside him and helps tremendously by providing courage and companionship.
    "Far From Home - The Adventures of Yellow Dog" is a GREAT movie. Many critics scorched the film by saying that it's predictable and a little cliched. Maybe it is, but so what!?! It's a great family drama that the whole family can sit and watch together time and time again and it's one movie that never gets old.

    I don't know about everybody else, but I think "Far From Home - The Adventures of Yellow Dog" is an all-around great movie in every way. Mimi Rogers and Bruce Davison do a spectacular job of acting as great parents would in that situation, Yellow (Dakotah) is a smart dog that has a likable charm, and everybody else in the film does a good job of acting. Just as great is the film itself. There are parts full of suspense, feel-good sequences, and yes, you guessed it, parts that are tear jerkers. Not to mention that a perfect musical score is also included to give "Far From Home - The Adventures of Yellow Dog" an even higher boost.

    I've always been a huge fan of almost any kind of drama movie, and the ones about survival are one of my favorite genres of drama. If you want a great family drama to add to your collection, if you're a dog lover, or if you like great survival or drama films in general, do yourself, your family, or whoever a huge favor and purchase "Far From Home - The Adventures of Yellow Dog" today! You will NOT regret it! I hope they make a DVD version of this movie one day. NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2001. I love a lot of dog movies, and this one is one of my favorites of them.
  • ileo
    January 26, 2008
    ileo
    The cutest!
  • sparklemartian
    March 4, 2007
    sparklemartian
    This is one of those movies the family went to see at the dollar show a looong time ago. I almost fell asleep :)
  • tombowling49
    February 12, 2007
    tombowling49
    Bradford and Mimi Rogers, teamed with Bruce Davison on Borsos film here. It is heart warming, humerous and beautiful scene shots. The caring of his retriever and himself, Bradford takes the film to new horizon. A lot of the scenery was gorgeous, and if you get a chance scope it o... read moreut. It rates right up their with "Old Yeller" and "Red Fern".....

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Critic Reviews

Joly Herman
December 19, 2010
Joly Herman, Common Sense Media

Gripping tale of survival leaves a lasting impression. Full Review

Clint Morris
October 11, 2004
Clint Morris, Moviehole

A wonderful film for the whole family

Walter Chaw
March 30, 2003
Walter Chaw, Film Freak Central

Innocuous stuff, lighter than air and as insubstantial. Full Review

Steve Rhodes
January 1, 2000
Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews

It says nothing you have not heard before, but it is a simple, sweet, and life affirming show to watch. Full Review

Leonard Klady
March 27, 2009
Leonard Klady, Variety

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Stephen Holden
May 20, 2003
Stephen Holden, New York Times

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April 12, 2002
Globe and Mail

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February 13, 2001
Los Angeles Times

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Peter Stack
January 1, 2000
Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle

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William F. Powers
January 1, 2000
William F. Powers, Washington Post

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