Probably helpful to have kleenex handy Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. "Faultlessly written and directed...with a first-rate cast" (New York Post), Lassie is a "heartwarming and moving adventure" (Hollywood Reporter) about a faithful dog's journey to reunite with her family in time for Christmas. Life is hard for Yorkshire miner's son Joe Carraclough (Jonathan Mason), who is beaten at school by a his teacher, his only consolation is his collie Lassie. Lassie (2005) (191) IMDb 6.7 1h 39min 2006 7+ "Faultlessly written and directed...with a first-rate cast" (New York Post), Lassie is a "heartwarming and moving adventure" (Hollywood Reporter) about a faithful dog's journey to reunite with her family in time for Christmas. everybody loved this film even it was sad the whole way from start to finish This high bit rate transfer does this gem of a movie proud. It reminded me somewhat of Lassie Come Home in the 40s but this movie was better and had more of a story to it. My son went through a phase of Lassie obsession and this is his and my favourite version. The two child actors playing the working class boy Sam and the duke's granddaughter are very good in what is the first feature film for both of them. (BBC) Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. My only complaint was the title. The curiously named, Moondance Alexander is a spirited teen living with her eccentric mother. Lassie is a 2005 British-American-French-Irish adventure comedy-drama film based on Eric Knight's 1940 novel Lassie Come-Home about the profound bond between Joe Carraclough and his rough collie, Lassie. . After her destitute family is forced to sell her, a collie named Lassie (Pal) escapes from her new owner and begins the long trek from Scotland to her Yorkshire home. Now here is one remake that really works. Her loving owner is looking for her too. I avoided this movie for a long time for that reason. My 7 year old son and 10 year old daughter loved it. I bought this for my 88 year old mum and i am 62 and i loved it too. Sad scary beginnings and finally...Spectacular Realization of the Original Lassie Story

I didn't know before viewing this a few years ago that LASSIE COME HOME originally appeared in 1940, a hugely popular British novel about a depression era family in a Welsh mining town. The film was directed, written, and co-produced by Charles Sturridge and is a production of Samuel Goldwyn Films. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Great movie for the entire family. It retains the character that has always been a theme of Lassie in a new and a great setting. The actors, and the acting simply the best. Relive the funniest moments that happened before the opening credits of "Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site?

Some parts were sad but it ended up happy, and the storyline was great. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Directed by Charles Sturridge.

Alongside them, many established British and Irish actors round out the cast. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. As much about class divide and social injustice as it is about canine friendship, this moving and absorbing production - blessed with awe-inspiring photography, and particularly impressive performances from the dogs and the young lad, is bound to delight many parents and youngsters too - but be aware there is some gritty realism and plenty of tearful moments on route for all concerned! Hundreds of miles away from her true family, Lassie escapes and sets out on a journey home. I wasn't dissapointed. Couldn't be a simpler story, nor any more beautiful and tearful. Finally, looking for something different, I watched this movie. Some sad tears, then tears of joy at the beauty of it all including its emotions. With John Lynch, Samantha Morton, Peter O'Toole, Peter Dinklage.

Lassie's greatest strength is that it is never afraid to explore deeper and present some mature themes.Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. The real star is, of course, the dog.

No Timmy, no farm, no well; those are all American contraptions. The ongoing saga of the Martin family and their beloved collie, Lassie. Being a huge fan of the Lassie made me hunt this movie down. Then, as I got older, these shows began to get somewhat mundaine as most things become when one is exposed to too much of a good thing.