Fly Away Home (1996)
Kernel Score: 76% · 501 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family
Released: 1996-09-13
Runtime: 107 minutes
Where to watch Fly Away Home
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Fly Away Home parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Fly Away Home is a PG family adventure about a grieving girl who bonds with her father while raising orphaned geese, following the loss of her mother.
- Violence & scariness: A little — The story begins with the death of the main character's mother in a car accident, a sad but non-graphic loss.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Carroll Ballard
Cast
- 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
- Deborah Verginella as Amy's Mother
- Michael J. Reynolds as General
- David Hemblen as Dr. Killian
- Ken James as Developer
Fly Away Home FAQ
Is Fly Away Home good?
Fly Away Home has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 501 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Fly Away Home?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Fly Away Home OK for kids?
Fly Away Home is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Fly Away Home is a PG family adventure about a grieving girl who bonds with her father while raising orphaned geese, following the loss of her mother.
What movies are like Fly Away Home?
If you liked Fly Away Home, try Blue Miracle, The Call of the Wild, The Wolf and the Lion and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.