Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated G • 1996 • 1h 29m
This G-rated sequel follows the animal trio of Chance, Shadow, and Sassy as they accidentally get lost in San Francisco and must navigate the city's dangers to find their way home. The film's rating is primarily due to scenes of mild peril and animal conflict, which may be intense for the most sensitive young viewers. Key moments include cartoonish dog fights, a stressful dognapping sequence involving a menacing van, and a tense scene… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco appropriate for kids?
This G-rated sequel follows the animal trio of Chance, Shadow, and Sassy as they accidentally get lost in San Francisco and must navigate the city's dangers to find their way home. The film's rating is primarily due to scenes of mild peril and animal conflict, which may be… Read more — free account
Content severity in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
What happens in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco, moment by moment
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:15 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:28 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
Sex and nudity in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
This category is very light. There is a romantic subplot between two dogs, Chance and Delilah, involving innocent flirting. In one scene, Sassy the cat makes a very mild remark to a dog she slept next to, saying "You didn't think that last night" when he calls her ugly; this innuendo will likely go over young children's heads. During a park scene, some female background extras are briefly visible wearing bikini tops and shorts, and some men are shirtless.
Violence and gore in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
Violence is mild, cartoonish, and consists of animal-on-animal conflict. There are several brief fights between the main pet characters and territorial stray dogs, involving lunging, growling, and tussling, but no blood or serious injury. One scene involves a pack of dogs chasing and nipping at two men to free captured dogs. Peril includes the pets narrowly avoiding traffic and a sequence where a van backs into the water with characters inside (all escape unharmed).
Language in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
Language is extremely mild. The word "freaking" is used once as a substitute for a stronger profanity. Name-calling includes words like "stupid" and "idiot." In one instance, a dog starts to insult another, and it is implied he was about to use a stronger word before being cut off.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
Substance use is minimal and incidental. In a few brief shots, a minor human character who drives the "Blood Red Van" is seen with an unlit or lit cigar.
Mature themes in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
The film contains themes of peril, separation, and abandonment that may be upsetting for younger viewers. The main plot revolves around the pets being lost and in constant danger. A stray dog named Riley has a sad backstory about being abandoned as a puppy. A key sequence involves a house on fire, where Shadow and Sassy bravely enter the burning building to rescue a trapped child and a kitten. Another intense scene shows Chance being captured by dog-nappers and thrown into a cage in a van.
Scary moments in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. This G-rated sequel follows the animal trio of Chance, Shadow, and Sassy as they accidentally get lost in San Francisco and must navigate the city's dangers to find their way home. The film's rating is primarily due to…
What age rating does Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco have?
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco about?
This G-rated sequel follows the animal trio of Chance, Shadow, and Sassy as they accidentally get lost in San Francisco and must navigate the city's dangers to find their way home. The film's rating is primarily due to scenes of mild peril and animal conflict, which may be intense for the most sensitive young viewers…
Is there sex or nudity in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco?
This category is very light. There is a romantic subplot between two dogs, Chance and Delilah, involving innocent flirting. In one scene, Sassy the cat makes a very mild remark to a dog she slept next to, saying "You didn't think that last night" when he…
How violent is Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco?
Violence is mild, cartoonish, and consists of animal-on-animal conflict. There are several brief fights between the main pet characters and territorial stray dogs, involving lunging, growling, and tussling, but no blood or serious injury. One scene involves a…
Is the language in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco appropriate for kids?
Language is extremely mild. The word "freaking" is used once as a substitute for a stronger profanity. Name-calling includes words like "stupid" and "idiot." In one instance, a dog starts to insult another, and it is implied he was about to use a stronger…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco?
Substance use is minimal and incidental. In a few brief shots, a minor human character who drives the "Blood Red Van" is seen with an unlit or lit cigar.
What mature themes appear in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco?
The film contains themes of peril, separation, and abandonment that may be upsetting for younger viewers. The main plot revolves around the pets being lost and in constant danger. A stray dog named Riley has a sad backstory about being abandoned as a puppy. A…
How long is Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco?
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco runs 89 minutes, directed by David R. Ellis, released in 1996.
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