This film isn't the best. The whole time the kids' pursuers are "right behind them" but they keep walking and trotting along. But it's family-friendly and decent fun. It celebrates resourcefulness, friendship and family. And it stars Jack Elam and Bart the Bear, so you can't really go wrong.
Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills
(1986 TV Movie)
Not great, but family entertainment
21 October 2018