Lassie (2005 film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Charles Sturridge |
| Produced by | Charles Sturridge Ed Guiney Francesca Barra |
| Written by | Charles Sturridge Eric Knight |
| Starring | Jonathan Mason Peter O'Toole Samantha Morton John Lynch Peter Dinklage Edward Fox |
| Music by | Adrian Johnston |
| Cinematography | Howard Atherton |
| Editing by | Peter Coulson Adam Green |
| Studio | Samuel Goldwyn Films Odyssey Entertainment Classic Media |
| Distributed by | Entertainment Film Distributors (United Kingdom) Roadside Attractions IDP Distribution (United States) Metropolitan Filmexport (France) |
| Release date(s) | December 16, 2005 |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom United States France Ireland |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $6.4 million |
Lassie is an adventure and comedy-drama film from 2005. It was made by teams from Britain, America, France, and Ireland. The movie is based on the famous 1940 novel Lassie Come-Home by Eric Knight. It tells the heartwarming story of the strong bond between a boy named Joe Carraclough and his amazing collie dog, Lassie.
Charles Sturridge directed, wrote, and helped produce the film. Samuel Goldwyn Films was one of the main studios. The movie stars Jonathan Mason as Joe. It was released in the UK on December 16, 2005. The film was shot in beautiful locations across Scotland, Ireland, and the Isle of Man. Other famous actors in the movie include Peter O'Toole, Samantha Morton, Peter Dinklage, Edward Fox, and John Lynch. Critics generally liked the film, but it did not earn much money at the box office.
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The Story of Lassie's Journey
The movie's story begins with Sam Carraclough, a miner who has lost his job. He struggles to earn enough money to feed his family. Sadly, he has to sell their beloved collie dog, Lassie, to the Duke of Rudling. The Duke's granddaughter, Cilla, sees Lassie and immediately likes her.
Sam's young son, Joe, is heartbroken by Lassie's departure. The Duke's servant, Hynes, is not kind to Lassie. Lassie keeps escaping and returning to the Carraclough family. Each time, the family has to return her to the Duke. Hynes unfairly blames Joe for Lassie running away.
For the holiday season, the Duke travels to the Scottish Highlands and takes Lassie with him. Lassie escapes again, this time with Cilla's help, after Hynes mistreats her. The Duke fires Hynes for his cruelty. Lassie then begins an incredible 500-mile journey back home to Yorkshire.
Meanwhile, Joe's father, Sam, joins the army for World War I to support his family. During her long trip, Lassie faces many challenges. She climbs mountains, swims across a river, and passes the famous Loch Ness. She also has to avoid dog catchers.
A kind puppeteer and circus performer, played by Peter Dinklage, takes Lassie in for a while. Lassie even becomes friends with his small dog, Toots. Later, some bad men attack them, killing Toots. The angry performer and Lassie chase the men away. Lassie then leaves her new friend and finally reaches her home on Christmas Day.
She collapses outside the church where her family is attending mass. After the service, the family's other dog helps them find Lassie. She is exhausted, sick, and almost gone. They quickly take her home. The veterinarian tells them Lassie might not survive.
Hynes, who now lives in the village, finds out Lassie has been found. He brings police officers to the Carraclough house to take Lassie to the Duke's estate. The family is forced to go with them. But the Duke, recognizing Lassie, decides to let the family keep her. He pretends it's not the same dog and kicks Hynes off his property for good.
After Lassie gets better, the Duke offers Sam and his family Hynes' old job and house. Cilla sees that her strict grandfather has a kind side. She visits the family to see Lassie's new puppies. The movie ends with Joe and Cilla happily playing with Lassie and her puppies.
Meet the Cast
This film features a talented group of actors who bring the story to life.
- Jonathan Mason as Joe Carraclough
- Peter O'Toole as The Duke of Rudling
- Samantha Morton as Sarah Carraclough
- John Lynch as Sam Carraclough
- Steve Pemberton as Hynes
- Hester Odgers as Cilla
- Jemma Redgrave as Daisy
- Peter Dinklage as Rowlie
- Edward Fox as Colonel Hulton
- Gregor Fisher as Mapes
- Kelly Macdonald as Jeanie
- Nicholas Lyndhurst as Buckle
- Dermot Ward as Court Usher
- Mason (uncredited) as Lassie
- DR Dakota (uncredited) as action Lassie
Making the Movie
This 2005 film is the eleventh movie ever made about Lassie. It is based on the classic 1940 novel Lassie Come-Home by Eric Knight. The movie was filmed in beautiful locations across Scotland, Ireland, and on the Isle of Man.
Awards and Recognition
The film Lassie received several nominations and awards for its quality.
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards 2007
| Award | Category | Nominee |
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| Critics Choice Award | Best Family Film (Live Action) | Nominated |
Irish Film and Television Awards 2007
| Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| IFTA Award | Best Sound in Film/TV Drama | Peter Blayney, Patrick Drummond, John Fitzgerald and Mervyn Moore | Won |
Audience Award
| Award | Category | Nominee |
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| Audience Award | Best Irish Film | Nominated |
Women Film Critics Circle Awards 2006
| Award | Category | Nominee |
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| WFCC Award | Best Family Film | Won |
Young Artist Awards 2007
| Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| Young Artist Award | Best Performance in an International Feature Film and Best International Family Feature Film - Leading Young Actor or Actress | Jonathan Mason | Nominated |
Video Game
A video game based on the movie was released in 2005 for the PlayStation 2. However, it did not receive very good reviews.
See also
In Spanish: Lassie (película de 2005) para niños
