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Hero Dog: The Journey Home

  • 2021
  • PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
536
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Natasha Henstridge, Steve Byers, Iikona, and Zackary Arthur in Hero Dog: The Journey Home (2021)
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Chinook the Alaskan Malamute must lead a shipwrecked blind man out of the wilderness, while the man's children launch a rescue mission of their own.Chinook the Alaskan Malamute must lead a shipwrecked blind man out of the wilderness, while the man's children launch a rescue mission of their own.Chinook the Alaskan Malamute must lead a shipwrecked blind man out of the wilderness, while the man's children launch a rescue mission of their own.

  • Director
    • Richard Boddington
  • Writers
    • Richard Boddington
    • Richard Clark
  • Stars
    • Natasha Henstridge
    • Steve Byers
    • Zackary Arthur
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    536
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Boddington
    • Writers
      • Richard Boddington
      • Richard Clark
    • Stars
      • Natasha Henstridge
      • Steve Byers
      • Zackary Arthur
    • 40User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Natasha Henstridge
    Natasha Henstridge
    • Susan Wade
    Steve Byers
    Steve Byers
    • Royce Davis
    Zackary Arthur
    Zackary Arthur
    • Max Davis
    Morgan DiPietrantonio
    • Erin Davis
    • (as Morgan Dipietrantonio)
    John Tench
    John Tench
    • Captain Walker
    Colin Fox
    Colin Fox
    • Captain Boggs
    Donovan Brown
    Donovan Brown
    • James
    Adam Nicholson
    • Police Officer
    Jeremy Ferdman
    • Van Driver
    Keith Saulnier
    • Fisherman
    Iikona
    • Chinook
    • Director
      • Richard Boddington
    • Writers
      • Richard Boddington
      • Richard Clark
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    User reviews40

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    3vlbh-53419

    Beautiful Scenery

    In all honesty the only actor who wasn't wooden and less than amateurish was Chinook. However, the scenery was amazing. There were so many events in this movie that anyone in the woods, even a novice would have known better than to do. A fifth grader probably could have done a better job of writing the actors lines than Richard Boddington (sorry Mr. Boddington). Oh my gosh, between the combination of a terrible script and poor acting the movie just keeps getting worse and worse. However, the scenery is amazing. The trailer definitely does not accurately describe how poorly scripted and acted Hero Dog: The Journey Home really is. I've seen better acting from elementary school children. However, the scenery is amazing!
    1sailorft

    Definitely not worth a rewatch

    Beautiful scenery but Horrible acting by everyone except the dog!
    4dandebruler

    The less you care, the better it is

    I enjoyed to scenery and (most of) the cinematography. There were, however, too many holes in the story and a lack of continuity in the editing to earn my undivided attention. That said, filmmaking is hard work. I'm sure everyone involved learned a lot as they made this, and will add their experience to their next project.

    No profanity, no unnecessary characters or situations, and nothing that would prevent you from sitting down with your kids, your mom, or your grandma to watch this one.

    The data shows an estimated $2M budget, and I hope they earned every cent of it back on this scenic endeavor.
    9mollywright

    Wonderful Family Entertainment

    I'm adult and I loved this movie. The characters are terrific, the scenery is beautiful, and it has a lovely message and story line. I highly recommend this movie for anyone.
    9jeffbricks

    Loved it!

    Great performances from the cast, and beautiful scenery, combine to make this a very memorable family classic that will be around for years.

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      Hero Dog: The Journey Home (2021) is a Canadian drama film written, directed, produced and edited by Richard Boddington. Richard Clark served as story consultant. The film is starring Natasha Henstridge and Steve Byers as sister and widowed brother.

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    • Release date
      • March 23, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Călătoria spre casă
    • Production companies
      • Daro Film Distribution
      • Journey Home Films.
      • Super Channel
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      • CA$2,100,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
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