Fly Away Home 1996

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
48%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
30%
Splat

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.

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

Director:

Carroll Ballard

Writer:

Bill Lishman, Robert Rodat, Vince McKewin

Genres:

Adventure,Drama,Family

Release Date:

1996 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

107 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Fly Away Home

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Nora Ballard

as Jackie

Sarena Paton

as Laura

Carmen Lishman

as Older Girl

Christi Hill

as Older Girl

Judith Orban

as Teacher

Jeff Braunstein

as Chairman

John Friesen

as Smalltown Businessman

Chris Benson

as Farmer

Kevin Jubinville

as Military Police

Philip Akin

as Air Force Reporter

Gladys O'Connor

as Farm Woman

Geoff McBride

as Clerk

Dick Callahan

as Customs Inspector

Cheryl MacInnis

as Reporter

Mark Wilson

as Reporter

J. Craig Sandy

as Reporter

Wendy L. Walsh

as Television Anchor

Larry McCormick

as Television Anchor

Richard Saxton

as Television Anchor

Linden Chiles

as Television Anchor

Timm Zemanek

as Husband

Diane Douglass

as Wife

Azura Bates

as Bratty Sister

Jonathan Bates

as Bratty Brother

Michael Vollans

as Bratty Brother

Michael Copeman

as Gunshop Owner

John Nelles

as Tower Supervisor

Jeff Poulis

as Tower Operator

Christopher Lorenz

as Tower Operator

Melissa Tanti

as Dune Woman

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