Lassie / Andre / Black Beauty

Lassie (1994)

The most famous dog in movie history makes her return to the screen, as Lassie befriends a big city family adjusting to life on a Virginia farm. The clever collie helps a young boy cope with his mother's death and father's remarriage, while saving the family's sheep ranching business from a nefarious neighbor. Thomas Guiry, Helen Slater, Frederic Forrest, Richard Farnsworth, Michelle Williams star; directed by Daniel Petrie ("Lifeguard"). 95 min. C/Rtg: PG

Andre (1994)

Based on the true-life book "A Seal Called Andre," this fun-filled family feature tells the tale of an orphaned seal pup who is taken in by a little girl (Tina Majorino) in the coastal town of Rockport, Maine, and becomes a local celebrity and tourist attraction. Co-stars Keith Carradine, Chelsea Field, Keith Szarabajka, Joshua Jackson, and Tory the sea lion as Andre the seal star; directed by George Miller ("The Man from Snowy River"). 96 min. C/Rtg: PG

Black Beauty (1971)

Based on the novel by Anna Sewell, this classic family drama follows a young boy who befriends a horse on his father's farm. But when fate separates the boy from his steed, Black Beauty finds himself under the care of a variety of owners--including an abusive man and a circus worker--while he longs to be reunited with his first, and best, friend. Mark Lester, Walter Slezak, Ursula Glas star. 106 min. C/Rtg: G

Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.