Lassie
“Best friends are forever.”
Synopsis
On their way to start a new life at a sheep farm in rural Virginia, the Turner family are halted by a wreck on the highway that has claimed the life of a truck driver. Spotting the trucker's now-abandoned collie on the side of the road, they take pity on the dog and adopt her. As the city family copes with the change to rural life, including a feud with a neighboring farm family who resent the city interlopers, the ever-loyal Lassie helps them adjust to their new surroundings.
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Lassie (1994) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-22
Top Cast
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Tom Guiry
Matthew Turner
Helen Slater
Laura Turner
Jon Tenney
Steve Turner
Brittany Boyd
Jennifer Turner
Frederic Forrest
Sam Garland
Richard Farnsworth
Len Collins
Michelle Williams
April Porter
Joe Inscoe
Pete Jarman
Yvonne Erickson
Mrs. Jarman
Clayton Barclay Jones
Josh Garland
Charlie Hofheimer
Jim Garland
Jody Smith Strickler
Mildred Garland
Margaret Peery
Mrs. Parker
David Bridgewater
Customer
Earnest Poole Jr.
Highway Patrolman #1
Jeffrey H. Gray
Highway Patrolman #2
Robert B. Brittain
Grommet Foreman
Rick Warner
Timid Neighbor
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Jacobs, Gary Ross, Elizabeth Anderson, Eric Knight
- Original Score
- Basil Poledouris
- Original Title
- Lassie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Broadway Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Petrie
Matthew Jacobs, Gary Ross, Elizabeth Anderson, Eric Knight
Basil Poledouris
Kenneth MacMillan
Steve Mirkovich
Lorne Michaels, Michael I. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Petrie
Director
Matthew Jacobs
Writer
Ingrid Price
Costume Design
Basil Poledouris
Original Music Composer
Gary Ross
Writer
Elizabeth Anderson
Writer
Lorne Michaels
Producer
Steve Mirkovich
Editor
Paul Peters
Production Design
Kenneth MacMillan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lassie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lassie about?
On their way to start a new life at a sheep farm in rural Virginia, the Turner family are halted by a wreck on the highway that has claimed the life of a truck driver. Spotting the trucker's now-abandoned collie on the side of the road, they take pity on the dog and adopt her. As the city family copes with the change to rural life, including a feud with a neighboring farm family who resent the city interlopers, the ever-loyal Lassie helps them adjust to their new surroundings.
Who directed Lassie?
Lassie was directed by Daniel Petrie.
Who stars in Lassie?
The principal cast of Lassie includes Tom Guiry, Helen Slater, Jon Tenney, Brittany Boyd, Frederic Forrest.
When was Lassie released and how long is it?
Lassie was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Lassie make at the box office?
Lassie grossed $10M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Lassie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lassie was composed by Basil Poledouris.
Is Lassie based on a book or true story?
Lassie is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Eric Knight".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lassie?
Lassie holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).