Product Details

• Actors: Peter Coyote, Jason London, Peter Boyle, Vivien Cardone, Patton Oswalt
• Directors: Dennis Fallon
• Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: ANCHOR BAY
• DVD Release Date: January 13, 2009
• Run Time: 108 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001HVZO70
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,408 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "All Roads Lead Home" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

A sweet story full of both loss and love, All Roads Lead Home centers on Belle (Vivien Cardone), a grief-stricken young girl whose mother has died. Her father Cody (Jason London) is unsure of how to parent his 12-year-old daughter alone, so he sends Belle to help her maternal grandpa Hock (Peter Coyote) on his horse ranch. Gruff and to the point, Hock is not sure what to make of Belle, who is as headstrong as she is fragile and reminiscent of his late daughter. Cody, Belle and Hock all care about animals, but they don't necessarily agree on what's best for them. Belle has a very black and white attitude about what's right and wrong. “You don't kill things because they're broken,” she reasons. “You give things a chance.” As she grows to understand that preserving life at all costs isn't necessarily what's best for animals, she allows herself--and her family--some grace and forgiveness. All Roads Lead Home does not fall in the same category as a classic like Old Yeller. But it does tell a heartwarming tale that features some super cute animals, including an adorable, scene-stealing puppy. At times a tad too earnest, the movie (which is inspired by a true story) makes for pleasant viewing that could open up some nice dialogue between parents and children about how compassion comes in many different forms. --Jae-Ha Kim

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Product Description

All Roads lead Home is an award-winning drama for the entire family that will make you laugh and cry. Bell (Vivien Cardone), an animal loving 12 year old, becomes sullen and withdrawn after her mother s death in an automobile accident. Rebelling against her father (Jason London), she is sent to live at the horse ranch of her gruff maternal grandfather (Peter Coyote). With the help of the animals, Belle s work on the farm transforms the entire family. Life and death take on new meaning as the family makes some tough choices involving compassion, trust, and letting go of the past in order to find hope in the future.

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Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Family Movie, December 19, 2009

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Kit Miller (PA) - See all my reviews

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I thought this was a nice movie about family life and growing up, nothing indecent and no bad language that I can recall picking up on. I purchased this movie as a gift for someone that is a real animal lover. I know some people in other reviews worried about explaining euthanasia of the dogs to their children but I think it's something they need to know about and be aware that this really happens in this world and I feel this would be a good teaching moment for the child to learn that they can make a difference when they decide to stand up for something. I did think the acting was kinda weak for an adult viewer, these aren't major celebrities here, and yes maybe that of a made-for-tv movie, but that it was still well done and heartfelt. I felt it had a good storyline with a tear-jerking happy ending. I liked it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie, Esp Since Based on True Story!, March 31, 2009

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This is a great movie for helping kids understand that animals are not to be mistreated, disposed of like old property, and to be valued and treated well. It also demonstrates that you can't be too young to become an animal advocate. I've volunteered at a local animal shelter for 7 years and wished I had an opportunity to start when I was much younger so I could have done much more to help animals.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, January 25, 2009

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Benita S. Richards "dahmom" (California) - See all my reviews
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I just finished watching this incredible movie and I loved every moment of it! Amazing acting, heart touching story. A perfect family movie. It is a must see or you will miss out on a movie that will deeply touch your heart!