The Incredible Journey (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1963, The Incredible Journey is an adventure and family film directed by Fletcher Markle, running about 80 minutes. “Three against the wilderness... nothing could stop them - only instinct to guide them across 200 perilous miles of Canadian wilderness!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of three pets, a cat and two dogs, who lose their owners when they are all on vacation. Can they find their way home?
Who’s in it. The Incredible Journey stars Émile Genest as John Longridge, John Drainie as Professor Jim Hunter, Sandra Scott as Mrs. Hunter and Jan Rubeš as Carl Nurmi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Incredible Journey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Incredible Journey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Incredible Journey tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Incredible Journey (1963)?
- In US, The Incredible Journey is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Incredible Journey worth watching?
- The Incredible Journey holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Incredible Journey?
- The Incredible Journey stars Émile Genest, John Drainie, Sandra Scott, Jan Rubeš and Tommy Tweed.
- When was The Incredible Journey released?
- The Incredible Journey was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.