Where Can You Watch ‘Lassie’?
For generations, Lassie has been more than just a television star. The loyal Collie captured hearts beginning in the 1950s, when the long-running Lassie series became a staple of family living rooms. With so many remakes and films that followed, it may surprise you that in 2025, watching the classic Lassie series isn’t easy — right now, the original show is not available to stream or on cable, at least in the U.S.
That doesn’t mean Lassie has disappeared completely. While the original series is off the grid for now, a few Lassie films and spin-offs are still floating around. The 1994 film Lassie, starring Thomas Guiry and Helen Slater, is currently streaming through Roku’s Artiflix channel. Roku also lists the 2005 film Lassie, which featured Peter O’Toole and Samantha Morton, through Christmas Plus. If you dig a little deeper, you can even find the 1951 movie Lassie: The Painted Hills for free on Tubi.
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Fans who want to share Lassie with a younger generation might also enjoy The New Adventures of Lassie. This animated series has shown up on Prime Video, where individual seasons can sometimes be purchased, and it has also aired on children’s networks in recent years.
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For those who love the nostalgia of the original Lassie Come Home story, there are multiple film adaptations worth tracking down. The 1943 classic starring Roddy McDowall and Elizabeth Taylor is still the definitive version and is often available to rent or buy digitally through Amazon or Apple TV. Other remakes, including the 1978 television movie and later adaptations, have occasionally popped up on free platforms like Tubi or through ad-supported channels on Roku. It is worth checking services like JustWatch to see when and where these versions rotate back into availability.
Licensing shifts mean that the original series and some of the later films rotate on and off services, which is why you may remember seeing it available a year ago and not now. In the meantime, physical DVDs and Blu-rays are still one of the most reliable ways to watch the original show from start to finish. Libraries, educational archives, or even second-hand stores may be your best bet if you want the full collection.
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