Fly Away Home(1996)
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Fly Away Home 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.
Fly Away Home (1996) is a adventure, drama and family film directed by Carroll Ballard, released on September 13, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin, Dana Delany and Terry Kinney. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 526 ratings.
- Director:
- Carroll Ballard
- Writers:
- Robert Rodat, Bill Lishman, Vince McKewin
- Producers:
- Carol Baum, John Veitch
- Cinematographer:
- Caleb Deschanel
- Composer:
- Mark Isham
- Production:
- Sandollar Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $22,000,000
- Revenue:
- $25,143,818
- Status:
- Released
Fly Away Home (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Fly Away Home before you stream it.
Fly Away Home Cast & Crew
Main 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
Deborah Verginella
as Amy's Mother
Michael J. Reynolds
as General
David Hemblen
as Dr. Killian
Ken James
as Developer
- Nora Ballard
Nora Ballard
as Jackie
- Sarena Paton
Sarena Paton
as Laura
Key crew
Directed by Carroll Ballard, written by Robert Rodat, Bill Lishman and Vince McKewin, produced by Carol Baum and John Veitch.
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Fly Away Home Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 526 ratings.
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Fly Away Home – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fly Away Home online?
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Fly Away Home (1996) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Fly Away Home?
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The main cast of Fly Away Home (1996) includes Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin, Dana Delany, Terry Kinney and Holter Graham. The film was directed by Carroll Ballard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fly Away Home released?
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Fly Away Home was released on September 13, 1996 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Fly Away Home worth watching?
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Fly Away Home (1996) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 526 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fly Away Home?
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Yes. The official Fly Away Home trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.