Fly Away Home
1996, English. Directed by Carroll Ballard.
To achieve the incredible, you have to attempt the impossible.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 536 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Fly Away Home
Fly Away Home isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Carroll BallardDirector
- Jeff DanielsThomas Alden
- Anna PaquinAmy Alden
- Dana DelanySusan Barnes
- Terry KinneyDavid Alden
- Holter GrahamBarry Stickland
- Jeremy RatchfordGlen Seifert
- Deborah VerginellaAmy's Mother
- Michael J. ReynoldsGeneral
- David HemblenDr. Killian
- Ken JamesDeveloper
- Nora BallardJackie
- Sarena PatonLaura
Details
- Released
- 13 September 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Rodat, Vince McKewin
- Budget
- $22M
- Box office
- $25M
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Fly Away Home: quick answers
Is Fly Away Home worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 536 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fly Away Home?
Fly Away Home runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Fly Away Home have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fly Away Home. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fly Away Home parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fly Away Home is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Fly Away Home on?
Fly Away Home isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fly Away Home?
If you liked Fly Away Home, try Propeller One-Way Night Coach, White Fang, Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain.
Who directed Fly Away Home?
Fly Away Home (1996) was directed by Carroll Ballard and stars Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin, Dana Delany.