The Incredible Journey.

Name: The Incredible Journey
Genre: Family, Adventure, Drama
Released: 1963-10-30
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Emile Genest, John Drainie, Tommy Tweed, Sandra Scott, Syme Jago

Two dogs, one cat, and the long way home.

Left with a family friend, two dogs and a cat set off across the Canadian wilderness to find their owners. Rivers, hunger and wild animals test their determination to stay together.

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Why it’s a little special

Disney's original animal journey lets the landscapes and the pets do much of the storytelling, supported by narration.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

Animals in distress, a rushing river, wild-animal attacks, separation and an extended fear that a pet has died.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Fletcher Markle
Starring: Emile Genest, John Drainie, Tommy Tweed, Sandra Scott, Syme Jago, Marion Finlayson, Ronald Cohoon, Robert Christie, Beth Lockerbie, Jan Rubes, Irena Mayeska, Beth Amos
Written by: James Algar
Produced by: James Algar, Walt Disney
Release date: October 30, 1963
Runtime: 80 minutes
Genre: Family, Adventure, Drama
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Language: English