Lassie Come Home

Lassie Come Home

A Thrilling Saga Of Courage And Loyalty !

Directed by Fred M. Wilcox

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

194388 min6.7 / 10

A heartwarming family adventure centered on the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dog, told with earnest sentiment and scenic beauty.

Hard times come for the Carraclough family and they are forced to sell their dog, Lassie, to the rich Duke of Rudling. Lassie, however, is unwilling to remain apart from young Carraclough son Joe and sets out on a long and dangerous journey to rejoin him.

Questions people ask

  • Does Lassie Come Home end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Lassie Come Home easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Lassie Come Home scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Lassie Come Home violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Lassie Come Home sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

42/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity56

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise20

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Lassie Come Home

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Lassie Come Home

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Lassie Come Home, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Lassie Come Home, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Lassie Come Home, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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