---
title: "Lassie: The New Beginning"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lassie-the-new-beginning-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 66076
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Lassie: The New Beginning (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lassie-the-new-beginning-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Lassie: The New Beginning is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Adventure, Family, Drama, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Wrather Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Stratton kids and Lassie face unexpected tragedy during a road trip to see their uncle."

### Why Watch
- features the iconic dog character
- engaging family adventure journey

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains heavy emotional themes
- somewhat dated television movie production
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature family themes including the death of a grandparent.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, family, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/lassie-the-new-beginning-1978#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Don Chaffey
- **Networks / Studios**: Wrather Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sally Boyden** as *Samantha Stratton*
- **Shane Sinutko** as *Chip Stratton*
- **John Reilly** as *Stuart*
- **David Wayne** as *Amos*
- **Gene Evans** as *Sheriff Marsh*
- **Lee Bryant** as *Kathy*
- **Jeff Harlan** as *Buzz*
- **Jeanette Nolan** as *Ada Stratton*
- **John McIntire** as *Dr. Spreckles*
- **Jim Antonio** as *Mr. Waldrup*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Lassie: The New Beginning released?
The film was released in 1978.

### Q: Who are the main children in the film?
The Stratton kids are Samantha and Chip.

### Q: Who is the grandmother in the story?
The grandmother is named Ada.

### Q: Who are the kids and their grandmother going to visit?
They are driving to visit their Uncle Stuart.

### Q: What animal is featured prominently?
Lassie is featured prominently alongside the children.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lassie: The New Beginning — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/66076)
- [Lassie: A New Beginning 60% [Lassie: The New Beginning] (1978…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/85312-lassie-a-new-beginning)
- [Lassie: The New Beginning - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lassie:_The_New_Beginning)
- [Lassie: A New Beginning (1978) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/152601-lassie-a-new-beginning/prehled/)
- [Lassie: A New Beginning (1978)](https://www.sms.cz/film/lassie-a-new-beginning)

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