Movies Like Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey is a 1993 adventure, comedy, family film from Duwayne Dunham with a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco and Pet Sematary.

Adventure Comedy Family

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

1996

When the pets accidentally get separated from their vacationing owners, Chance, Shadow, and Sassy navigate the mean streets of San Francisco, trying to find their home across the Golden Gate Bridge. But the road is blocked by a series of hazards, both man and beast.

6.6

MagicScore

Pet Sematary

2019

Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, move from Boston to Ludlow, in rural Maine, with their two young children. Hidden in the woods near the new family home, Ellie, their eldest daughter, discovers a mysterious cemetery where the pets of community members are buried.

5.7

MagicScore

The Fox and the Hound

1981

When a feisty little fox named Tod is adopted into a farm family, he quickly becomes friends with a fun and adorable hound puppy named Copper. Life is full of hilarious adventures until Copper is expected to take on his role as a hunting dog -- and the object of his search is his best friend!

7.1

MagicScore

White Fang

1991

Jack London's classic adventure story about the friendship developed between a Yukon gold hunter and the mixed dog-wolf he rescues from the hands of a man who mistreats him.

6.8

MagicScore

Lassie Come Home

1943

Hard times come for the Carraclough family and they are forced to sell their dog, Lassie, to the rich Duke of Rudling. Lassie, however, is unwilling to remain apart from young Carraclough son Joe and sets out on a long and dangerous journey to rejoin him.

6.7

MagicScore

The Queen's Corgi

2019

Since his arrival at Buckingham palace, Rex lives a life of luxury. Top dog, he has superseded his three fellow Corgis in Her Majesty’s heart. His arrogance can be quite irritating. When he causes a diplomatic incident during an official dinner with the President of the United States, he falls into disgrace. Betrayed by one of his peers, Rex becomes a stray dog in the streets of London. How can he redeem himself? In love, he will find the resources to surpass himself in the face of great danger…

5.9

MagicScore

Cats & Dogs

2001

When a professor develops a vaccine that eliminates human allergies to dogs, he unwittingly upsets the fragile balance of power between cats and dogs and touches off an epic battle for pet supremacy. The fur flies as the feline faction, led by Mr. Tinkles, squares off against wide-eyed puppy Lou and his canine cohorts.

5.4

MagicScore

The Art of Racing in the Rain

2019

A family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.

8.2

MagicScore

The Incredible Journey

1963

The story of three pets, a cat and two dogs, who lose their owners when they are all on vacation. Can they find their way home?

6.7

MagicScore

#10

The Adventures of Milo and Otis

1986

When Milo the cat and Otis the dog are separated, they each set off on an adventurous and often perilous quest across mountains, plains, and snow-covered lands to reunite with one another.

6.5

MagicScore

#11

That Darn Cat

1997

While making his nightly rounds in the neighborhood, Patti's pet cat D.C. finds himself the carrier of a call for help from a kidnap victim. Patti enlists skeptical law enforcement help to find the victim before it's too late.

5.0

MagicScore

#12

The Garfield Movie

2024

Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.

7.0

MagicScore

#13

Hachi: A Dog's Tale

2009

A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home.

8.0

MagicScore

#14

Rufus 2

2017

Rufus is a dog but turns into a human with a pendant. He meets a girl named Kat who asks him to go out. Kat is a cat who can also turn into a human as well.

7.3

MagicScore

#15

A Dog's Purpose

2017

A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.

7.6

MagicScore

#16

Clifford the Big Red Dog

2021

As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best friend. When Clifford magically undergoes one heck of a growth spurt, becomes a gigantic dog and attracts the attention of a genetics company, Emily and her Uncle Casey have to fight the forces of greed as they go on the run across New York City. Along the way, Clifford affects the lives of everyone around him and teaches Emily and her uncle the true meaning of acceptance and unconditional love.

7.2

MagicScore

#17

Wendy and Lucy

2008

A near-penniless drifter's journey to Alaska in search of work is interrupted when she loses her dog while attempting to shoplift food for it.

6.8

MagicScore

#18

Kitbull

2019

An unlikely connection sparks between two creatures: a fiercely independent stray kitten and a pit bull. Together, they experience friendship for the first time.

8.0

MagicScore

#19

The Call of the Wild

2020

Buck is a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team—and later its leader—Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master.

7.5

MagicScore

#20

A Dog's Way Home

2019

The adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.

7.4

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey?

The top films similar to Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey by MovieMagicScore are Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (6.6), Pet Sematary (5.7), The Fox and the Hound (7.1). Each shares adventure/comedy/family themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey worth watching?

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.0/10 from 1,075 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey?

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993) is a adventure, comedy, family film directed by Duwayne Dunham, starring Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Don Ameche.

Where can I find more recommendations like Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more adventure recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

This ranked list pairs Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993), a adventure and comedy and family film from Duwayne Dunham, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Michael J. Fox take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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