An adventure in courage!
Hans Brinker''s pursuit of the skates he needs to win a prized skating competition is emboldened by his father''s ill health in Walt Disney''s faithful adaptation of Mary Mapes Dodge''s classic novel. See more

Magic in the details...
Walt Disney presents this classic story based on Mary Mapes Dodge''s beloved children''s novel. Set in 1860''s Holland along the famed Zeider Zee -- young Hans Brinker finds himself responsible for supporting his family after his father becomes injured in an accident. He and his sister Gretel travel to Amsterdam in search of funds to help pay for their father''s operation. Their only hope lies in the city''s annual ice skating race, where Hans must face off against his arch rival Ludwig Schimmel in the hopes of winning the prize money. Don''t miss the heart-pounding race to the finish in this tale of courage and a family''s determination to survive that will have everyone cheering! Part of the rich legacy of Walt Disney''s Wonderful World of Color. Directed by Norman Foster.