Fly Away Home (1996)
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- PG
- 1h 47min
- Adventure, Drama
- 13 Sep 1996 (USA)
- Movie
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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Cast verified as complete
| Jeff Daniels | ... |
Thomas Alden
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| Anna Paquin | ... |
Amy Alden
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| Dana Delany | ... |
Susan Barnes
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| Terry Kinney | ... |
David Alden
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| Holter Graham | ... |
Barry Strickland
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| Jeremy Ratchford | ... |
Glen Seifert
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Deborah Verginella | ... |
Amy's Mother
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| Michael J. Reynolds | ... |
General
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| David Hemblen | ... |
Dr. Killian
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Ken James | ... |
Developer
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| Nora Ballard | ... |
Jackie
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Sarena Paton | ... |
Laura
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Carmen Lishman | ... |
Older Girl
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Christi Hill | ... |
Older Girl
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Judith Orban | ... |
Teacher
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Jeff Braunstein | ... |
Chairman
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John Friesen | ... |
Smalltown Businessman
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Chris Benson | ... |
Farmer
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| Kevin Jubinville | ... |
Military Police
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Philip Akin | ... |
Air Force Reporter
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Gladys O'Connor | ... |
Farm Woman
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Geoff McBride | ... |
Clerk
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Dick Callahan | ... |
Customs Inspector
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| Cheryl MacInnis | ... |
Reporter
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| Mark Wilson | ... |
Reporter
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| J. Craig Sandy | ... |
Reporter
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Wendy L. Walsh | ... |
Television Anchor
(as Wendy Walsh)
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| Larry McCormick | ... |
Television Anchor
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| Richard Saxton | ... |
Television Anchor
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| Linden Chiles | ... |
Television Anchor
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| Timm Zemanek | ... |
Husband
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Diane Douglass | ... |
Wife
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Azura Bates | ... |
Bratty Sister
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Jonathan Bates | ... |
Bratty Brother
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Michael Vollans | ... |
Bratty Brother
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| Michael Copeman | ... |
Gunshop Owner
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| John Nelles | ... |
Tower Supervisor
(as John E. Nelles)
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| Jeff Poulis | ... |
Tower Operator
(as Jeffrey W. Poulis)
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Christopher Lorenz | ... |
Tower Operator
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Melissa Tanti | ... |
Dune Woman
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Directed by
| Carroll Ballard | ||
Written by
| Bill Lishman | ... | (autobiography) |
| Robert Rodat | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Vince McKewin | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Carol Baum | ... | producer |
| John M. Eckert | ... | associate producer |
| Sandy Gallin | ... | executive producer |
| Stephen Price | ... | executive producer: Core Digital |
| John Veitch | ... | producer |
Music by
| Mark Isham | ||
Cinematography by
| Caleb Deschanel | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Nicholas C. Smith | ||
Editorial Department
| Bob Allen | ... | assistant film editor |
| Charlene Olson | ... | first assistant editor |
| David Orr | ... | color timer |
| Ron Wisman Jr. | ... | assistant film editor |
| Bill Holley | ... | colorist (uncredited) |
| Kim Roseborough | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Kevin D. Ross | ... | assistant editor: lightworks (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Deirdre Bowen | ||
| Reuben Cannon | ||
Production Design by
| Seamus Flannery | ||
Set Decoration by
| Dan Conley | ||
Costume Design by
| Marie-Sylvie Deveau | ||
Makeup Department
| David R. Beecroft | ... | hair stylist |
| Donald Mowat | ... | makeup artist (as Donald J. Mowat) |
Production Management
| John M. Eckert | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Christopher Ball | ... | second assistant director |
| Gary Capo | ... | second unit director |
| John Houston | ... | first assistant director |
| David MacDonald | ... | dgc trainee (as David McDonald) |
| Kayla Popp | ... | third assistant director |
| Jill Campbell Samson | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
| Lewin Webb | ... | first assistant director: second unit (as C. Lewin Webb) |
| Laurie Mirsky | ... | first assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Daniel R. Bradette | ... | property master |
| Sean Flannery | ... | set dresser |
| Bill Lishman | ... | sculptor |
| Christina Luescher | ... | additional art director |
| John Mackenzie | ... | construction coordinator |
| Jeff Poulis | ... | assistant property master (as Jeffrey W. Poulis) |
| Norma Rose | ... | first assistant art director |
| Richard Vanheuvelen | ... | sculptor |
| David Watts | ... | scenic artist |
| Dan Wladyka | ... | property master: second unit |
| Michael Borthwick | ... | prop illustrator (uncredited) |
| Tony Parkin | ... | construction coordinator (uncredited) |
| James Phillips | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Mark Berger | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kim B. Christensen | ... | sound effects editor (as Kim Christensen) |
| Patrick Dodd | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Frank E. Eulner | ... | sound effects editor (as Frank Eulner) |
| Malcolm Fife | ... | foley editor |
| Douglas Ganton | ... | production sound mixer |
| Rick Kline | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Stephen Krause | ... | sound recording engineer (as Steve Krause) |
| Ann Kroeber | ... | sound effects editor |
| Marnie Moore | ... | foley artist |
| Douglas Murray | ... | sound effects editor (as Doug Murray) |
| Margie O'Malley | ... | foley artist |
| David Parker | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Richard Quinn | ... | dialogue editor |
| Lisa Anne Storer | ... | assistant sound editor (as Lisa Storer) |
| Reynald Trudel | ... | boom operator |
| Stephen Kearney | ... | sound effects recordist (uncredited) |
| Jeremy Molod | ... | apprentice sound editor (uncredited) |
| Steven Yeaw | ... | machine room loader (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Bill Hansard | ... | projectionist: special effects |
| Martin Malivoire | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Troy Rundle | ... | special effects technician |
| Warren Keillor | ... | special effects and props (uncredited) |
| Kaz Kobielski | ... | special effects foreman (uncredited) |
| Dean Stewart | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Dennis Berardi | ... | digital film recording: Cine-Byte Imaging Inc. |
| Sara Fillmore | ... | production coordinator: Core Digital |
| Alan Kapler | ... | senior animator: C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures |
| John Mariella | ... | digital visual effects supervisor: Core Digital |
| Ray McMillan | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Kyle Menzies | ... | goose modelling and textures: Core Digital |
| Shelly Morrow | ... | digital artist |
| Bob Munroe | ... | digital effects consultant: Core Digital |
| Ray McMillan | ... | visual effects producer (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Allan Angus | ... | stunt driver |
| Shane Cardwell | ... | stunt double: car crash |
| Michael Robertson | ... | stunt double: glider |
| Jack Sanderson | ... | bi-wing stunt double |
| Zayna Aston | ... | stunt double: anna paquin (uncredited) |
| Branko Racki | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Robert Racki | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Scotty Allan | ... | chief lighting technician |
| Hans Bjerno | ... | camera operator: Wescam, second unit |
| Larry Blanford | ... | camera operator: Wescam, second unit |
| Russel Bowie | ... | second assistant camera: second unit (as Russell Bowie) |
| Carlo Campana | ... | key grip: second unit |
| Angelo Colavecchia | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Yvonne Collins | ... | second assistant camera |
| Ciaran Copelin | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Jacqueline Hampton | ... | second assistant camera: second unit |
| Mark Hryma | ... | camera technician: Wescam, second unit |
| Mark Manchester | ... | key grip |
| Malcolm Nefsky | ... | second grip |
| Derek Parkes | ... | best boy grip: second unit |
| John Platt | ... | first assistant camera |
| Michael Rall | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Ian D. Scott | ... | assistant chief lighting technician (as Ian Scott) |
| Takashi Seida | ... | still photographer |
| Tracy Shaw | ... | dolly grip |
| Sam Bojin | ... | rigging gaffer (uncredited) |
| Gary Capo | ... | director of photography: second unit (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Ivan Sutton | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Linda Petty | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Will Hoddinott | ... | assistant location manager |
| Keith Large | ... | location manager |
| Howard Rothschild | ... | location manager: second unit |
| Laurance Wiese | ... | location assistant |
| Randy Kennedy | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
| Byron A. Martin | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Ken Kugler | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Craig Pettigrew | ... | music editor |
| Joe E. Rand | ... | music editor |
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | orchestra contractor (uncredited) |
| Jim Hoffman | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Frank Macchia | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Andy Malloy | ... | musician: trombone (uncredited) |
| Barbara McDermott | ... | assistant music editor (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn (uncredited) |
| Sebastian Toettcher | ... | musician: cello (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Blanche McDermaid | ... | script supervisor |
| Michael McKinnell | ... | script supervisor: second unit (as Michael J. McKinnell) |
Transportation Department
| Frank Eldridge | ... | head driver: second unit |
| Bill Hagan | ... | driver captain: second unit |
| Fred Ionson | ... | transportation captain |
| Bruce Raymer | ... | transportation co-captain |
Additional Crew
| Melissa Altro | ... | loop group |
| Wayne Bezner-Kerr | ... | goose wrangler |
| Maribeth Board | ... | craft service |
| Daniel Brochu | ... | loop group |
| Stephen Bélanger | ... | set production assistant: second unit (as Steve Belanger) |
| William H. Carrick | ... | wildlife consultant |
| Joseph Duff | ... | pilot double: Ms. Paquin |
| Kirk Goolsby | ... | biologist: USA |
| Lori Greenberg | ... | production coordinator |
| Jess Harnell | ... | loop group |
| Kate Higgins | ... | loop group |
| Bill Lishman | ... | pilot double: Mr. Daniels |
| Geordie Lishman | ... | goose wrangler |
| Florence MacGregor | ... | goose wrangler |
| D. Neil Mark | ... | loop group |
| Deborah Marks | ... | production secretary |
| Alice Mazelet | ... | tutor: Ms. Paquin |
| Lee Anne Muldoon | ... | unit publicist |
| John Nelles | ... | dialect coach |
| Nicole Orth-Pallavicini | ... | loop group |
| Sean Parker | ... | office assistant |
| Michael Robertson | ... | hang glider pilot |
| Daniel Saltzman | ... | loop group |
| Jack Sanderson | ... | pilot double: Ms. Paquin |
| Elizabeth Senyi | ... | assistant production coordinator: second unit |
| Gavin Shire | ... | biologist: USA |
| William J.L. Sladen | ... | wildlife consultant (as Dr. William Sladen) |
| Dave Tommasini | ... | pilot: Wescam helicopter, second unit |
| Elizabeth Tompkins | ... | production accountant |
| Audrey Wasilewski | ... | loop group |
| Greg Wells | ... | goose wrangler |
| Jane Wheeler | ... | loop group |
| Kelly Whitlock | ... | wildlife consultant |
| David Woodhouse | ... | pilot double: Mr. Daniels |
| Simon Wookey | ... | office assistant |
| Michael Yarmush | ... | loop group |
| Julie Black | ... | assistant: Mr. Daniels (uncredited) |
| G. Michael Currie | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Steve Holt | ... | on-set medic (uncredited) |
| Joan Lucas-Turgeon | ... | post-production accountant (uncredited) |
| David Porter | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Murray W. Cooper | ... | special thanks: for his dedicated support of "C'mon Geese" |
| Mel Shakespeare | ... | special thanks |
| Philip M. Strub | ... | we gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of: Department of Defense |
| Thomas R. Worsdale | ... | we gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of: Department of the Air Force (as Lieutenant Colonel Thomas R. Worsdale) |
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures (presents)
- Sandollar Productions (production)
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1996) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films AB (1997) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films (1997) (France) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films (1997) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films de Argentina (1997) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Films de España (1997) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Columbia Tristar Films Korea (1996) (South Korea) (theatrical)
- Columbia Tristar Films of India (1997) (India) (theatrical) (Mumbai)
- Finnkino (1997) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (1996) (United States) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Releasing (1997) (India) (theatrical) (as Columbia TriStar Films of India)
- Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI) (1997) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1999) (United States) (tv)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Brazil) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Brazil) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2001) (Canada) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (1997) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD) (collector's edition)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1997) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1997) (United States) (DVD)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (United States) (DVD) (special edition)
- Disney Channel (2001) (United States) (tv)
- Disney Channel (2004) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Egmont Entertainment (1998) (Finland) (DVD)
- Egmont Film (1997) (Sweden) (VHS)
- LK-TEL (1997) (Argentina) (VHS)
- LK-TEL (1998) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Nelonen (2002) (Finland) (tv)
- Nordisk Film Home Entertainment (1997) (Finland) (VHS)
- Nordisk Film (2001) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Pop TV (2017) (United Kingdom) (tv) (limited)
- RTL Entertainment (2016) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL4)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2009) (Finland) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (1998) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2009) (Argentina) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2009) (Sweden) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2020) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- The Family Channel (2006) (Canada) (tv)
- Videosonic (1998) (Greece) (VHS)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2008) (Finland) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) (acknowledgement)
- Cinema Research (titles and opticals)
- Deluxe Entertainment Services (color by)
- Dolby (in selected theatres)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Panavision (filmed with) (cameras and lenses)
- Precision Film Cutting (negative cutting)
- SDDS Sony Dynamic Digital Sound (in selected theatres)
- Saul Zaentz Film Center (Re-recorded at)
- Saul Zaentz Film Center (post-production sound services)
- Studio Catering (catering)
- Technicolor (prints by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Amy is only 13 years old when her mother is killed in a car accident in New Zealand. She goes to Canada to live with her father, Thomas, an eccentric inventor whom she barely knows. She is miserable in her new life...that is until she discovers a nest of goose eggs that were abandoned when developers began tearing up a local forest behind her house. They hatch and she becomes "Mama Goose". They must fly south for the winter, but who will lead them there? With a pair of ultralight airplanes, Amy, Thomas, and their friends must find a way to do so.
Written by Martin Lewison |
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| Taglines | The Most Enchanted Love Story Ever Told See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $22,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $4,708,044, 15 Sep 1996 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In the film, Amy (played by Anna Paquin) was raised in New Zealand and then moved to Canada after her mother's death. In real life, Anna Paquin was born in Canada and raised in New Zealand. See more » |
| Goofs | The end of the movie mentions "all 16 geese including Igor", but there are a total of 17 geese including Igor. In flying scenes, 16 geese can be seen in the air while Igor remains on the ground or with Amy. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 'Fly Away Home': Leading the Flock (1996). See more » |
| Soundtracks | 10,000 Miles See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Amy's birds return the following year to Amy's surprise as she wakes up one morning. See more » |
| Quotes |
Amy Alden:
Mama to Papa. That was so cool! Thomas Alden: Yeah, great. I just made a criminal out of my own daughter. Now we'll both do time behind bars. Amy Alden: Dad, stop being so dramatic. Thomas Alden: Now, look, this is just the beginning, Amy. We've got to make 120 nautical miles by sundown, fly across Lake Ontario, cross an international boundary without a permit carrying stolen goods, without filing a flight plan, without any official approval, four days behind schedule. We're on the edge, my dear. See more » |