Fly Away Home (1996)

6.9PG107 min

1996 film by Carroll Ballard

Fly Away Home (a.k.a. Flying Wild and Father Goose) is a 1996 family adventure drama film directed by Carroll Ballard. The film stars Anna Paquin, Jeff Daniels, and Dana Delany. Fly Away Home was released on September 13, 1996, by Sony Pictures Releasing. Joseph Caleb Deschanel was nominated for best cinematography at the 69th Academy Awards for his work on the film.

Inspired by true events, Fly Away Home dramatizes the actual experiences of Bill Lishman who, in 1986, started training Canada geese to follow his ultralight aircraft, and succeeded in leading their migration in 1993 through his program "Operation Migration". The film is also based on the experience of Dr. William J. L. Sladen, a British-born zoologist and adventurer, who aided Lishman with the migration.

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FAQ

What is Fly Away Home about?
Fly Away Home (1996) — Amy moves to Ontario to live with her father after the death of her mother. Her father, an aviation expert, helps Amy lead a flock of orphaned geese south for the winters.
Is Fly Away Home based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Fly Away Home scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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