Overview
An epic journey of friendship and determination unfolds as two dogs and a cat traverse the wilderness to find their way home.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- gentle
- earnest
- scenic
- family movie night
- rainy day viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly regard it as a well-made, wholesome Disney animal adventure with strong nature-documentary qualities, though not especially thrilling.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The cat and two dogs undertake a 200-mile trek toward home, making the return itself the film's central dramatic drive.
Contemporary criticism describes the film as practically a documentary with added story, emphasizing its close attention to animals and nature.
The animals face a treacherous 200-mile journey, but the G rating and family framing keep the danger broadly accessible.
The central journey tracks two dogs and a cat as distinct animal characters moving toward the shared goal of home.
Films like The Incredible Journey, and why
The Incredible Journey
family adventure centered on a determined animal journey through wilderness
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
live-action family adventure featuring animals, wilderness peril, and a homeward quest
The Legend of Lobo
gentle disney animal adventure with documentary-like nature observation
Nikki: Wild Dog of the North
classic family wilderness adventure built around an animal protagonist and harsh natural terrain
Movie Details
- Director
- Fletcher Markle
- Release Date
- 1963-11-20
- Runtime
- 80 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (123)
Cast
- Émile Genest
- John Drainie
- Sandra Scott
- Jan Rubeš
- Tommy Tweed
- Syme Jago
- Marion Finlayson
- Ronald Cohoon
- Robert Christie
- Beth Lockerbie
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Incredible Journey about?
- Three beloved pets endure a perilous wilderness trek in a tender, nature-minded quest to find their way home.
- What is The Incredible Journey like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Incredible Journey as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Incredible Journey violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Incredible Journey as mild.
- What did critics think of The Incredible Journey?
- Critics broadly regard it as a well-made, wholesome Disney animal adventure with strong nature-documentary qualities, though not especially thrilling.
- Which films are like The Incredible Journey?
- Films with a similar feel include The Incredible Journey, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, The Legend of Lobo, and Nikki: Wild Dog of the North.
- How long is The Incredible Journey?
- The Incredible Journey runs 80 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Incredible Journey?
- In United States, The Incredible Journey streams on Disney Plus.
