Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
Kernel Score: 76% · 1,104 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Released: 1993-02-03
Runtime: 84 minutes
Where to watch Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Before the Seavers leave for a family vacation to San Francisco, they drop off their pets -- Chance, an adventurous American bulldog; Shadow, a wise golden retriever; and Sassy, a cautious cat -- at a friend's ranch. But when the animals start to worry that they've been left for good, the three embark together on a treacherous and thrilling journey to find their way back home through the California wilderness.
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey is a G-rated family adventure about pets journeying home, with mild peril along the way.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Some mild wilderness peril occurs during the animals' treacherous journey.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Duwayne Dunham
Cast
- Michael J. Fox as Chance (voice)
- Sally Field as Sassy (voice)
- Don Ameche as Shadow (voice)
- Kevin Chevalia as Jamie Seaver
- Benj Thall as Peter Burnford
- Veronica Lauren as Hope Burnford
- Kim Greist as Laura Burnford-Seaver
- Robert Hays as Bob Seaver
- Jean Smart as Kate
- Gary Taylor as Frank
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey FAQ
Is Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey good?
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,104 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey?
In the US you can stream Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey OK for kids?
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey is a G-rated family adventure about pets journeying home, with mild peril along the way.
What movies are like Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey?
If you liked Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, try A Dog's Purpose, A Dog's Journey, Chestnut: Hero of Central Park and Bajrangi Bhaijaan.