Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog
“Partners in survival. Friends for life.”
Synopsis
Teenager Angus adopts a stray dog and names him Yellow. Several days later, while travelling along the coast of British Columbia with Angus's father, John, the boy and dog become stranded when turbulent waters capsize their boat. Angus's parents relentlessly badger rescue teams. Angus, schooled by his father in wilderness survival skills, and assisted by the intelligent Yellow Dog, tries to attract rescuers.
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Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog (1995) theatrical trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-18
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Mimi Rogers
Katherine McCormick
Jesse Bradford
Angus McCormick
Bruce Davison
John McCormick
Tom Bower
John Gale
Joel Palmer
Silas McCormick
Dakotah
Yellow Dog
Josh Wannamaker
David Finlay
Margot Finley
Sara
Matthew Bennett
Ron Willick
St. Clair McColl
St. Clair McColl
Jennifer Weissenborn
Labrador Helicopter Pilot
Gordon Neave
Flight Engineer
Karen Kruper
Nurse
Dean Lockwood
Sartech
John LeClair
Sartech
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Borsos
- Screenplay & Story
- Phillip Borsos
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Borsos
Phillip Borsos
John Scott
James Gardner
Peter O'Brian
Department Leadership Roster
Mark S. Freeborn
Production Design
Peter O'Brian
Producer
Phillip Borsos
Director
Phillip Borsos
Writer
James Gardner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog about?
Teenager Angus adopts a stray dog and names him Yellow. Several days later, while travelling along the coast of British Columbia with Angus's father, John, the boy and dog become stranded when turbulent waters capsize their boat. Angus's parents relentlessly badger rescue teams. Angus, schooled by his father in wilderness survival skills, and assisted by the intelligent Yellow Dog, tries to attract rescuers.
Who directed Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog?
Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog was directed by Phillip Borsos.
Who stars in Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog?
The principal cast of Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog includes Mimi Rogers, Jesse Bradford, Bruce Davison, Tom Bower, Joel Palmer.
When was Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog released and how long is it?
Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog was composed by John Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog?
Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).