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Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996): Cast & Box Office

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Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco is a 1996 family drama directed by David R. Ellis, starring Michael J. Fox as Chance (voice), Ralph Waite and Sally Field. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $32.8 million worldwide.

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Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
David R. Ellis
Genres
Family , Drama , Comedy , Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco About?

The premise of Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The beloved talking pets return when a mishap separates them from their vacationing owners. Chance the golden retriever, Shadow the wise collie, and Sassy the sassy cat must brave the bustling streets of San Francisco, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and outwit a slew of human and animal obstacles as they race to reunite with their family.

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco Themes & Keywords

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  • talking cat
  • lost dog
  • lost cat
  • dog
  • san francisco california
  • cat
  • sequel
  • city in title
  • punctuation in title
  • animal actor
  • husband wife relationship
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  • van
  • mother son relationship
  • father son relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • burger
  • abandoned factory
  • pet dog
  • pet cat
  • human animal relationship
  • human versus animal
  • talking to an animal
  • dog attack
  • pet
  • missing pet
  • gang
  • car in water
  • city
  • abandoned building
  • lost
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  • dog fight
  • construction site
  • stuck in a pipe
  • golden gate bridge
  • family home
  • truck
  • suv
  • brother sister relationship
  • brother brother relationship
  • near miss
  • reunion
  • boy dog relationship
  • pizza
  • pizza delivery
  • return home
  • butterfly
  • dog cat friendship
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Cast & crew

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco Cast & Characters

Michael J. Fox leads the cast as Chance (voice), with Ralph Waite as Shadow (voice) and Sally Field as Sassy (voice). Directed by David R. Ellis; 31 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

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From the director

More from David R. Ellis

More films directed by David R. Ellis, best-rated first: Cellular, Snakes on a Plane, Final Destination 2 and The Final Destination.

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Plot

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco Plot Summary

What happens in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The Burnford-Seaver family, proud owners of Shadow the Golden Retriever, Ralph Waite as Shadow (voice); Sassy the Himalayan cat, Sally Field as Sassy (voice); and Chance the American Bulldog, Michael J. Fox as Chance (voice), heads north for a family vacation to Canada and decides to bring their three pets along for the journey. At the bustling San Francisco International Airport, chaos erupts when Chance panics, mistaking airport workers for the pound staff he fears. This misunderstanding follows a tense moment that had previously upset Jamie Seaver, Kevin Chevalia as Jamie, pushing Chance to believe he’s being sent back. In a burst of fear, Chance breaks free from his carrier, and Shadow and Sassy instinctively follow, slipping past airport authorities and racing toward the city of San Francisco.

Full summary

The whole story of Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco, scene by scene

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Box office

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco Box Office

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco grossed $32.8 million worldwide.

1996 box office

Worldwide gross

$32.8M

US & Canada
$32.8M
Videos

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which city do the three pets try to reach at the end of the film?

Cars

Cars in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

42 cars on screen, including the Dodge P-Series and the 1995 GMC Yukon.

All 42 cars
  • Dodge P-Series in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco Dodge P-Series Important role
  • 1995 GMC Yukon in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco 1995 GMC Yukon Important role
  • 1995 Chevrolet Blazer in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco 1995 Chevrolet Blazer Minor role
  • Clark CT in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco Clark CT Minor role
Details

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco Also Known As

36 alternative titles, including “Homeward Bound 2 - Lost in San Francisco (1996)” and “Homeward Bound 2 - Lost in San Francisco”.

Also known as
  • Homeward Bound 2 - Lost in San Francisco (1996)
  • Homeward Bound 2 - Lost in San Francisco
  • Homeward Bound 2
  • Homeward Bound 2 (1996)
  • Retour au bercail 2: Perdus à San Francisco
  • Volviendo a Casa 2 Perdidos en San Francisco
  • Το Απίθανο Ταξίδι II: Χαμένοι στο Σαν Φρανσίσκο
  • 猫狗也疯狂2
  • Quattro zampe a San Francisco
  • Den otroliga vandringen II: På rymmen i San Francisco
  • L'incroyable voyage II : À San Francisco
  • Ein tierisches Trio - Wieder unterwegs
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  • De Ongelofelijke Reis 2: Verdwaald In San Francisco
  • De vuelta a casa 2: Perdidos en San Francisco
  • Дорога домой 2: Затерянные в Сан-Франциско
  • Den Fantastiske Rejse II: Væk i San Francisco
  • Kotia kohti II – Seikkailu San Franciscossa
  • Úton hazafelé 2 - Kaland San Franciscóban
  • המסע המופלא הביתה 2
  • Retour au bercail II: Perdus à San Francisco
  • 看狗在说话之旧金山历险记
  • Den utrolige reisen II: På eventyr i San Fransisco
  • Yuvaya Dönüş II: San Francisco'da Kayıp
  • Neuvěřitelná cesta 2: Ztraceni v San Francisku
  • Изгубени в Сан Франциско
  • Volviendo a Casa 2: Perdidos en San Francisco
  • Дорога додому II: Загублені в Сан-Франциско
  • A Incrível Jornada II: Perdidos em São Francisco
  • Daleko od domu 2: Zagubieni w San Francisco
  • 머나먼 여정 2
  • 看狗在說話之舊金山歷險記
  • Nepaprasta kelionė namo 2. Pasiklydę San Franciske
  • Το Απίθανο Ταξίδι 2: Χαμένοι στο Σαν Φρανσίσκο
  • 奇跡の旅 2 サンフランシスコの大冒険
  • Hướng Về Nhà 2: Lạc ở San Francisco
  • 2 หมา 1 แมว ภาค 2 ใครจะพรากเราไม่ได้ ตอน ตะลุยนครซานฟรานซิสโก

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Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco?

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco released?

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco was released on March 8, 1996.

Who directed Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco?

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco was directed by David R. Ellis.

More films by David R. Ellis

Who is in the cast of Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco?

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco stars Michael J. Fox as Chance (voice), Ralph Waite as Shadow (voice) and Sally Field as Sassy (voice), among 31 credited actors.

How much did Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco make at the box office?

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco grossed $32.8 million worldwide.

Does Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco have a post-credit scene?

No. Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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