Films about dogs teach us to love and believe in miracles, take us back to childhood and remind us of the most important values. They are the best companions for family holidays.
We have collected the best adult and children’s films about dogs to remind you how devotedly and sincerely these animals love their owners. Enjoy watching!
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Beethoven (1992)
“Beethoven” is a good and very warm family comedy. The film tells the story of a St. Bernard who became a full member of a large family.
The main role in the film is played by a St. Bernard dog named Beethoven. The puppy became a true friend to George Newton’s children while the man was focused on working to sign an important contract. But the villain began to hunt the dog.
To test a new weapon model, you need a test subject – a large dog. Since the town was small, it was difficult to find such a dog. And the Newton family themselves brought Beethoven to be examined by an evil veterinarian.
The film Beethoven was an incredible success and launched not only several sequels, but also a popular television series.
Hatchi: A Dog’s Tale (2009)
Professor Parker Wilson found Hachiko when he was a small abandoned puppy in a busy train station. A true friendship arose between them.
Hachiko accompanies her owner to the station every morning. And in the evening he meets me from work. A heart attack takes the life of the professor. But Hachiko continues to wait for her owner at the station.
The dog stubbornly refused to follow Parker’s relatives and friends. He always returned to the station. After all, if a dog loves its man, then it will lead to death.
101 Dalmatians (1996)
Cruella De Vil, on the eve of Christmas, wanted to add to her fur coat collection. To do this, she needs to kidnap 101 Dalmatians. And the dogs Roger and Anita just gave birth to 15 adorable puppies.
Soon the little Dalmatians mysteriously disappear, like other puppies of this breed throughout the city. Not only the owners of the Dalmatians, but also their parents rush in pursuit of the criminal.
Red Dog (2011)
The film is based on the novel by Louis de Bernières and tells the story of the legendary Austrian canine traveler.
In the mining village, everyone has their own story connected with the freedom-loving dog. After all, the red dog managed to pick up the key to the heart of even every resident.
Red had a special passion for travel. He waited for a fellow traveler, climbed into the cabin and got out wherever he pleased. Locals even considered meeting a dog a good sign.
He was friendly to everyone. But I didn’t see the owner in anyone. Until I met a man who really needed a friend.
Lassie (2005)
Shortly before the outbreak of World War II, a poor family from a mining town sells their beloved dog Lassie to a wealthy lord.
But while moving to the North Coast of Scotland, Lassie’s sadness for her owners forces her to run away. So, hundreds of kilometers from home, the crazy adventures of a brave dog begin.
Isle of Dogs (2018)
We continue to list the best films about dogs. The heroes of Wes Anderson’s new cartoon are five dogs. They live in the future, in Japan, where, due to an outbreak of “dog flu,” all pets are quarantined on a remote island.
Five brave heroes become helpers for a boy named Atara Kobayashi, who goes to the island in search of his dog.
Marley & Me (2008)
A young and successful journalist and his wife move to Florida. The couple knows exactly how their life will turn out. First they want to buy a house. They will definitely have children there. They will have successful careers and a quiet old age.
But the first to appear in their lives is the Labrador Marley. And this dog greatly tests the couple’s endurance.
Eight Below (2006)
The plot of the film is based on real events that occurred in 1958. Then, out of fifteen dogs, only two survived. The plot of the film takes place in the vast expanses of Antarctica. The Antarctic expedition team stopped at one station. University professor Davis and musher Jerry set off on a dog sled in search of meteorite debris.
On the way back, the professor breaks his leg and falls into the water. And the driver suffered serious frostbite. Due to a strong storm and bad weather conditions, the team had to evacuate and leave the station. The tethered animals were left waiting for people to return for them.
A Dog’s Purpose (2017)
The film tells about the constant revival of one four-legged friend. He has already changed many bodies. At first his name was Bailey. He lived a happy life with his boy Ethan. After which the dog was reborn in another body – the girl Buddy.
The dog remembers all its past periods of life and the people who were next to it. The dog was huge and small, a policeman or a rescuer, but she was always there. For each owner, Bale became the best friend and did everything possible for their happiness.
Turner and Hooch (1989)
Suddenly, his complete antipode, the dog Hooch, appears in the apartment of the ideal man Turner. The dog does not give in to any persuasion, there is no sex with him. It’s good to argue. And any attempts to re-educate Hooch fail.
Things don’t go according to plan. Hooch ruins the new renovation of the apartment. He causes problems at Turner’s work. Scott has absolutely no strength left to solve more and more new problems.
Of course, this selection does not contain all the best films about dogs. There are many more good movies about pets, but more on that in the following collections.
