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Fly Away Home

"To achieve the incredible, you have to attempt the impossible."

September 13, 1996 1h 47m 6.9/10 (494 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Fly Away Home is a adventure/drama film. directed by Carroll Ballard.

Starring Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin, and Dana Delany

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 13, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
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User Rating 6.9/10 Good (494 votes)
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Budget $22M Production budget
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Box Office $25.1M 1.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$22,000,000
Revenue
$25,143,818

Production Companies

  • Sandollar Productions
  • Columbia Pictures

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fly Away Home about?

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 ...

Who directed Fly Away Home?

Fly Away Home was directed by Carroll Ballard.

How long is Fly Away Home?

Fly Away Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was Fly Away Home released?

Fly Away Home was released on September 13, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fly Away Home?

The main cast of Fly Away Home includes Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin, Dana Delany, Terry Kinney, Holter Graham.

Is Fly Away Home worth watching?

Fly Away Home has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 494 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.