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Fly Away Home (1996)

PG   |    |  Adventure, Drama, Family

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A father and daughter decide to attempt to lead a flock of orphaned Canada Geese south by air.

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Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Another 5 wins & 6 nominations.

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User Reviews
12 January 2005 | oldjimh
10
| If you like William Bouguereau, you'll love this movie
I don't have much in the way of feelings so usually stick to science.

An engineer by trade I used to subscribe to a "tecchie" aviation magazine. One issue had this incredible story by some kindly if eccentric Canadian folks who had raised a gaggle of baby geese, and you know the rest. Details of aviation aside, the story warmed my heart. Most Unusual.

A year or so later I took my kids to see "Flyaway Home" expecting a mildly entertaining nature documentary, like Disney's old "Prairie Dog Town" with an aviation twist.

What I saw was a superbly crafted and deeply touching little masterpiece. I was in tears by the end.

Metaphors of kindness aside, this film will touch any heart however hardened or scarred .

And the kids liked it too.

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Based on the true story of William Lishman's and Joseph Duff's experiments on migrating birds. Lishman and Duff provided actual "imprinted" birds for the making of the film, as well as the actual aircraft used.

Quotes

Thomas Alden: Amy? It's your dad.
Amy Alden: Dad?
Thomas Alden: I came down from Canada. I've come to take you home.
Amy Alden: Where's Mom?
Thomas Alden: Um...
Amy Alden: Mum died, didn't she?

Goofs

Near the end of the movie, when Amy is about to land, the shadows of both Amy's plane and the crew's helicopter are visible.

Crazy Credits

At the end of the film: "In the following spring, Amy's flock took off and headed north of their own. All 16 geese including Igor returned to Amy's front porch".

Alternate Versions

The phrase "holy shit" has been removed from UK versions.

Soundtracks

10,000 Miles
Produced by Mark Isham, John Jennings, and Mary Chapin Carpenter
Performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter
Courtesy of Columbia Records

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Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Adventure | Drama | Family

Details

Release Date:

13 September 1996

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Main Street, St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$22,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,708,044 15 September 1996

Gross USA:

$25,143,818

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$25,143,818

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