Lassie Come Home1943Lassie Come Home
1943
Joe Carraclough's Yorkshire mining family is so poor that they must sell their beloved collie, Lassie, to the Duke of Rudling. Taken hundreds of miles away to Scotland, Lassie escapes and begins the long journey home.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A family too poor to keep its dog, a father who won't let his son lie or steal, and a dog's faithfulness. One of the great animal stories, with a very young Elizabeth Taylor.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Lassie is shot at, attacked by dogs, and exhausted, and a kind peddler's dog is killed by thieves, which is intense for young animal lovers but resolves well. Joe's father insists the family keep its word about the sale, which is a natural talk about honesty when it costs.
Lassie Come Home (1943)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why did Joe's family have to sell Lassie?
- What did Joe's father teach him about honesty?
- Which person helped Lassie most on her journey?
- How did you feel when Lassie came home?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 8+: Lassie is shot at and attacked by dogs; bloody paws; a peddler's dog is killed; pipe smoking.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Lassie Come Home DVD (Warner Archive Collection)
DVD · July 25, 2017
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Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.