Contents: 1. Dog Movies; 2. New Release; 3. FAQs

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Must Watch Movies about Dogs: Explore the List Below

Aaren WoodsUpdated on Mar 04, 2024Movies

Thousands of people consider themselves pet lovers or at least becoming purr-parents. That is because they have their dogs, and they have been caring for them for a long time. For that, it is one of the great reasons many people also watch movies about dogs. Because it somehow represents their experiences, they can relate to every scenario the genre is showcasing.

With that in mind, this list is perfect for you if you are one of them. Allow us to present tremendous movies that you can watch about dogs. Please see the list below.

Part 1. Top 20 Dog Movies Part 2. Top 5 Dog Movies New Release Part 3. FAQs about Best Movies about Dogs

Part 1. Top 20 Dog Movies

Best Dog Movie	Poster	Released Year	Rating	Length	Genres	Director/s	Starring	Overview
Red Dog		2011	7.3	92 min	Biography, Comedy, Drama	Kriv Stenders	Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor, Rohan Nichol, Luke Ford	Based on the legendary real story of the Red Dog, who brought together a diverse local community while searching for his long-lost master in the Australian outback.
A Dog’s Purpose		2017	7.2	100 min	Adventure, Comedy, Drama	Lasse Hallström	Lasse Hallström	Over the course of numerous incarnations and owners, a dog seeks to understand his life’s purpose.
Hachi: A Dog’s Tale		2009	8.1	93 min	Biography, Drama, Family	Lasse Hallström	Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Sarah Roemer	Lasse Hallström directed the film, which starred Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and Sarah Roemer. It remains one of the saddest dog movies of all time.
Isle of Dogs		2018	7.8	101 min	Animation, Adventure, Comedy	Wes Anderson	Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Edward Norton, Bob Balaban	Isle of Dogs is a Japanese film about a boy’s hunt for his missing dog.
White Fang (I)		1991	6.7	107 min	Adventure, Drama, Family	Randal Kleiser	Ethan Hawke, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Jed, Seymour Cassel	The classic adventure story by Jack London about a Yukon gold seeker and the hybrid dog-wolf he rescues from the hands of a man who mistreats him.
Balto		1995	7.1	78 min	Animation, Adventure, Drama	Simon Wells	Kevin Bacon, Bob Hoskins, Bridget Fonda, Jim Cummings	Simon Wells directed the film, which starred Kevin Bacon, Bob Hoskins, Bridget Fonda, and Jim Cummings.
Marley & Me		2008	7	115 min	Drama, Family	David Frankel	Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane, Kathleen Turner	A family learns valuable life lessons from their lovely but mischievous and neurotic dog.
The Call of the Wild		2020	6.7	100 min	Adventure, Drama, Family	Chris Sanders	Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Cara Gee, Dan Stevens	Chris Sanders directed the film, which starred Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Cara Gee, and Dan Stevens.
My Dog Tulip		2009	6.8	83 min	Animation, Drama	Paul Fierlinger, Sandra Fierlinger	Christopher Plummer, Lynn Redgrave, Isabella Rossellini, Brian Murray	The story of a guy who saves a German shepherd and their friendship.
Lassie		2005	6.7	100 min		Charles Sturridge	John Lynch, Samantha Morton, Peter O’Toole, Peter Dinklage	A struggling family is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog. Lassie flees her actual family hundreds of miles away and embarks on a trip home.
Nikki, Wild Dog of the North		1961	6.7	74 min	Adventure, Family	Jack Couffer, Don Haldane	Jean Coutu, Émile Genest, Uriel Luft, Robert Rivard	The rough Canadian countryside serves as the setting for this tale of a dog separated from his owner.
Snow Dogs		2002	5.2	99 min	Adventure, Comedy, Family	Brian Levant	Cuba Gooding Jr., James Coburn, Sisqó, Nichelle Nichols	When a Miami dentist inherits a sled dog team, he must master the craft or risk losing his pack to a crusty mountain guy.
Dog Days (I)		2018	6.2	113 min	Comedy, Drama, Romance	Ken Marino	Nina Dobrev, Vanessa Hudgens, Adam Pally, Eva Longoria	The gorgeous canine counterparts bring together a group of related people in Los Angeles.
The Great Alone		2015	7.4	80 min	Documentary, Adventure, Drama	Greg Kohs	Dick Mackey, Lance Mackey	The Great Alone is a feature-length independent documentary film about Iditarod Champion Lance Mackey’s amazing recovery.
Man About Dog		2004	6.4	85 min	Comedy	Paddy Breathnach	Allen Leech, Tom Murphy, Ciaran Nolan, Sean McGinley	Man About Dog is an irreverent, humorous, and fast-paced comedic caper about three losers who leave their little town with a $50k debt to a bookie, only to embark on an adventure.
Best in Show		2000	7.4	90 min	Comedy	Christopher Guest	Fred Willard, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Jennifer Coolidge	Through the perspective of a group of vicious dog owners, a behind-the-scenes look at the extremely competitive and cutthroat world of dog shows.
Beethoven		1992	5.7	87 min	Comedy, Drama, Family	Brian Levant	Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones, Nicholle Tom	A slobbering St. Bernard becomes the focus of a loving family’s attention, but he must deal with a dog-napping veterinarian and his henchmen.
My Dog Skip		2000	7	95 min	Comedy, Drama, Family	Jay Russell	Frankie Muniz, Kevin Bacon, Diane Lane, Luke Wilson	With the support of his beloved dog, Skip, a bashful youngster grows up in 1940s Mississippi.
Bolt		2008	6.8	96 min	Animation, Adventure, Comedy	Byron Howard, Chris Williams	John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Mark Walton	The canine star of a fictitious sci-fi/action program who believes his powers are genuine sets out on a cross-country journey to save his co-star from a menace he believes is equally real.
102 Dalmatians		2000	4.8	100 min	Adventure, Comedy, Family	Kevin Lima	Glenn Close, Gérard Depardieu, Ioan Gruffudd, Alice Evans	Cruella DeVil escapes from prison and returns to hunt the pups.

Part 2. Top 5 Dog Movies New Release

New Dogs Movies	Poster	Released Year	Rating	Length	Genres	Director/s	Starring	Overview
Rescue by Ruby		2022	9.0	93 mins	Family	Katt Shea	Grant Gustin, Scott Wolf, Kaylah Zander, Camille Sullivan, and Tom McBeath	A state policeman teams up with a fellow underdog, intelligent but mischievous shelter pup Ruby, to pursue his ambition of joining an elite K-9 squad.
Dog Gone		2023	8.5	95 mins	Family	Stepehen Herek	Rob Lowe, Johnny Berchtold, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and Nick Peine	After being rejected by a girl, Fielding, a socially shy college student, decides to adopt a dog.
Super PupZ		2022	8.0	470 min	Kid Show	Robert Vince	Dave Foley, Harland Williams, Michael Teigen Davide Fair, Aria Birch, Dylan Schombing, Momona Tamada, April Cameron, Brian George, and Veena Sood	In a beautiful, cuddly, intergalactic adventure, four superpowered puppies band together to save their new young buddies and a fuzzy extraterrestrial acquaintance.
Strays		2023	7.0	93 min	Comedy and Adventure	Josh Greenbaum	Phil Lord, Christopher Miler, Erik Feig, Aditya Sood, Louis Leterrier, Dan Perrault.	An abandoned dog joins forces with other stray dogs to get revenge on his previous owner.
Puppy Love		2023	6.3	79 min	Romance-comedy	Richard Alan Reid and Nick Fabiano	Lucy, Grant Gustin, Jane Seymour, and Al Miro.

Part 3. FAQs about Best Movies about Dogs

Which dog film made me cry?

Hachi: A Dog's Tale is a 2008 drama that begins with a beautiful story of a newly-became owner and an abandoned dog bonding but quickly ends in a heartbreaking disaster. It is based on a true story about an Akita dog devoted to his owner.

Is the dog movie suitable for children?

The dog is classified PG-13 and owns the title. Even though it is about a guy and his dog, this is not a children's film. There is some language, drug usage, and sexually suggestive content.

Is the movie Dog a real story?

The answer to the question of dog is Based on a True Story. While not wholly based on a true incident, Tatum's life inspires aspects of Dog Lulu, the Belgian malinois in the film named after Tatum's late dog.

What movie about a dog won the Oscar?

The Dog's Influence won the award in Oscar. In LOS ANGELES, Jane Campion made Academy Award history by winning best director for her somber Western The Power of the Dog. That is also why this movie is a must to watch.

What dog was nominated for an Academy Award?

Rin Tin Tin would have been the first dog to be nominated for an Oscar, but not the last. Susan Orlean's 2011 book Rin Tin Tin: The Life and Legend claimed this series of events as reality. The allegation got so widely circulated that Academy President Bruce Davis was forced to contradict it publicly.

Conclusion

You do not need to search many movies to find the best with dogs. We already gave you every top movie you need to watch above. At this moment, all you need to do is call the attention of your friends and family members so that you can choose the movie you will watch together and start it now. You can also share this list with them so that they will see some references.

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