I love the 1993 film too, but I only just prefer this delightful classic. The humans are good enough characters, but to me the animals- who are incredibly charming, adorable and very convincing actors- are the best thing about this movie. Though there are many other things to like about The Incredible Journey too, especially the understated and thoughtful documentary-like narration, beautiful scenery and photography and beguiling soundtrack, not to mention a sweet and heart-warming story that effectively shows themes of friendship and determination. All in all, The Incredible Journey is a truly delightful film. 10/10 Bethany Cox

THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY is a Disney classic about a trio of animals who find themselves living 200 miles from home after their owners are forced away suddenly. Unhappy with their plight, they decide to trek the journey home, travelling through rural America and undergoing many adventures en route.

As an animal lover this film was irresistible and the animals are certainly photogenic, playful and likeable, the bull terrier being my favourite. The plot serves the human characters less well as they all come across as either annoying or stupid, or sometimes annoyingly stupid, but at least they aren't allowed too much scren time. The film isn't as cruel as later additions to the genre (MILO & OTIS anyone?) but there are some contentious scenes typically involving attacks by a bear, a lynx, and an escapade down some rapids. I was especially pleased that the animals weren't humanised and given stupid voices, instead just allowed to be, well, animals.

I had seen the 1993 remake, Homeward Bound, before this classic Walt Disney Pictures film, and I have to say, even with the great voice cast in the remake, this classic is more fun. Basically three pets, the old dog, the leader dog (Golden Retreaver) and the Siamese cat, have been left behind by their owners and will be looked after by the old friend of theirs. But when the old guy is not looking, the Golden Retrever with the other two soon following embark on the incredible journey to the place where their owners are staying. They have many long walks through the countryside, come across many risky and sometimes dangerous tests of nature, e.g. water, animals, but they eventually make it back to the owners on the day of one of the kids' birthdays, good for him. Based on a true story, with narration by Rex Allen (narrator of Charlotte's Web). It was number 49 on The 100 Greatest Tearjerkers for the happy ending. Very good!