Lassie: The New Beginning
1978, English. Directed by Don Chaffey.
The Stratton kids, Samantha and Chip, and their grandmother, Ada, drive to visit their Uncle Stuart. Grandma collapses and dies in a strange town, leaving the kids and Lassie on their own.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 17 September 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Earl Hamner, Jr.
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Lassie: Joyous Sound
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Lassie: Peace Is Our Profession
1972 · 6.0/10
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Lassie: The New Beginning: quick answers
What should I watch before Lassie: The New Beginning?
Watch Lassie: Well of Love (1970), Lassie - The Road Back (1970), Lassie: Joyous Sound (1972), and Lassie: Peace Is Our Profession (1972) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
Is Lassie: The New Beginning worth watching?
Lassie: The New Beginning doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Lassie: The New Beginning?
Lassie: The New Beginning runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Lassie: The New Beginning have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lassie: The New Beginning. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lassie: The New Beginning parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lassie: The New Beginning is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lassie: The New Beginning on?
Lassie: The New Beginning isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 September 1978. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lassie: The New Beginning?
If you liked Lassie: The New Beginning, try The Wind in the Willows, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, Jacob.
Who directed Lassie: The New Beginning?
Lassie: The New Beginning (1978) was directed by Don Chaffey and stars Sally Boyden, Shane Sinutko, John Reilly.