Pets on a Train is a fun and exciting animated movie for kids in which animals run loose on a train. And it teaches many important lessons by the time the journey ends.
Full of comedy, adventure and warm, happy moments, it also has action scenes for kids who enjoy a little thrill, whether it’s a raccoon or a turtle fighting. The movie has bright colours, funny scenes and lots of exciting action.
Originally a French animated movie, it was later dubbed into English. The 126-minute film is set in a world where animals can talk. The story follows a group of pets who end up together on a super-fast train.
Remember your first day of school, when kids from different places and personalities met? At first, they don’t get along, but by the end, they become good friends. Pets on a Train has that same feeling.
After several pets are accidentally separated from their owners, they fight for survival. A “just out of jail” badger forces all humans off the train and sends it on a collision course; however, the pets onboard have other plans. Though very different from one another, they eventually gel together — after a lot of arguing, and learn that teamwork is the only way to get home safely.
Each pet is special and easy to remember. There is a brave leader raccoon who acts fast, a smart and careful friend who often saves the day, and characters like a badger and a police dog, each with their own backstory. There’s also a cat, a greyhound, a snake, parrots, rabbits, a fish and a turtle. The animation is bright and energetic, with expressive faces that clearly show emotions. The emotional moments are handled gently, never becoming too heavy, which keeps the tone light and enjoyable.
Just don’t watch it with grown-ups sitting next to you — not because it’s bad for kids, but because they might keep saying it reminds them of older films like Keanu Reeves’ Speed, Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible series, or Brad Pitt’s Bullet Train.
The movie makes you laugh, feel tense and get excited with its fast-paced execution. It shows the importance of trusting others, accepting differences and believing in yourself. It also reminds us that when friends work together, they can do amazing things.
Published in Dawn, Young World, January 24th, 2026
