Hero Dog: The Journey Home.

Name: Hero Dog: The Journey Home
Genre: Adventure, Family, Drama
Released: 2021-03-23
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Natasha Henstridge, Steve Byers, Zackary Arthur, Morgan Dipietrantonio, John Tench

A good dog knows the way.

Stranded far from help, a blind man must trust an Alaskan malamute to guide him through the wilderness. His children mount their own search as the journey becomes a test of patience, courage, and teamwork.

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Why it’s a little special

A dog-and-human survival story with room to talk about trust, disability, and the different ways people find their bearings.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

A shipwreck, wilderness hazards, animal threats, and separated family members create sustained peril. Some situations may worry children sensitive to injury or getting lost.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Richard Boddington
Starring: Natasha Henstridge, Steve Byers, Zackary Arthur, Morgan Dipietrantonio, John Tench, Colin Fox, Donovan Brown, Adam Nicholson
Release date: March 23, 2021
Runtime: 90 minutes
Genre: Adventure, Family, Drama
Studio: Lionsgate
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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