Movies about dogs that will not leave you indifferent

It is difficult to find a person who would be indifferent to a film about a dog with a pet in the lead role. Moreover, it does not matter whether the main actor will be a small decorative dog, a large and spectacular dog, or a savvy handsome man without a breed. Love for four-legged friends allows a person to feel maximum sympathy and acutely experience all the plot twists. While watching such a movie, the viewer can both laugh sincerely and cry from the heart. Thanks to this, films with pets often receive praise from viewers and high ratings. But even among films featuring furry human friends, the best films can be distinguished.

The best films about dogs that are worth watching - TOP 10

Cinema has provided people with a wide variety of films about four-legged pets. Nowadays, at any time you can watch both a comedy and a drama with a furry pet in the title role. But we should highlight several films on the list of the best films that are a must-see. They are rightfully considered the best not only in the quality of filming, but also in the depth of the plot and the ability to evoke sincere emotions in the audience.

White Bim Black Ear

The dramatic film “White Bim Black Ear” is presented in two episodes, filmed by Stanislav Rostotsky and released in 1977. The main character of the picture is the dog Bim, with a color that is non-standard for his breed. A four-legged beauty is left alone when his elderly owner is admitted to the hospital. He runs away from the woman to whom he was left in temporary custody. And further, by showing the world through the eyes of a dog, the film gives the viewer the opportunity to observe the pet’s travels, perceiving the world through the prism of his feelings and thoughts. The movie reveals many qualities of people, both good and bad, and does not leave any viewer indifferent. And this is confirmed by ratings on KinoPoisk and IMDB, exceeding 8 points out of 10 possible.

Hachiko

A UK-US co-production, Hachiko, whose full title is Hachiko: The Truest Friend, is based on the true story of a dog named Hachiko. A representative of the Akita Inu breed has been waiting for its owner in the same place for 9 years, showing the amazing and absolute canine devotion and deep love of a four-legged comrade for a person. Filmed in 2009 and directed by Lasse Hallström, the film adaptation of the impressive story of a dog who was waiting for its owner is a remake of the 1987 Japanese film. As a result, the remake gained even more popularity than the first attempt to bring the dog’s story to the screens, which is confirmed by ratings of over 8 points on KinoPoisk and IMDB.

A Dog's Life 1, 2

The film A Dog's Life was filmed in America under the strict direction of Lasse Hallström and released in 2022. The film was based on Bruce Cameron's novel A Dog's Life and Purpose. As the plot develops, the viewer observes the life of one dog, or rather his soul. The dog is reborn in different places, has different external characteristics and meets a variety of people, but his soul and memories are unchanged. This is a unique movie about a dog that was reborn, to which no one will remain indifferent. On Kinopoisk it was rated 7.9 points, and on IMDB 7.2 points.

In 2022, the film, where a dog lives several lives, received a continuation, and A Dog's Life 2, directed by Gail Mancuso, was released. In this movie, viewers will also watch everything from the point of view of the dog Bailey, the hero of the first part. But now the plot centers around his relationship with the owner's daughter. As you watch the film, each person will develop a strong sympathy for the dog and will not leave anyone indifferent to how the pet studies people and strives to help them. The continuation of Bailey's story received a good response among viewers, which is confirmed by a rating of 8 points on Kinopoisk and 7.5 points according to the IMDB rating.

Lassie

The British film “Lassie” about a collie dog was filmed in 2005 and is based on the book “Lassie Comes Home” by Eric Knight. In the film, the father of the family and a miner by profession, Sam, is forced to sell his pet, a collie named Lassie, to a rich duke in order to provide for his family. But the pet has amazing loyalty and love towards Joe, the miner’s son. Therefore, throughout the film, the viewer will watch the movements of the brave four-legged beauty, striving to return to her beloved owner. The film received good reviews and was rated 7.3 points on Kinopoisk and 6.7 on IMDB.

The incredible world through the eyes of Enzo

The American film “The Incredible World Through the Eyes of Enzo” was filmed in 2019 by director Simon Curtis. The plot of this movie about dogs is based on Garth Stein's novel "Wet Racing". The main character is the dog Enzo, who is convinced that with appropriate behavior and preparation, any four-legged friend can be reborn and become human. Together with him and his owner Dani, the viewer will go through a series of events and trials, always observing everything through the prism of Enzo's perception. This is an instructive and powerful film that deserves an 8-point rating on Kinopoisk and a 7.6 on IMDB rating.

Ginger dog

Red Dog is not just an Australian movie directed by Chris Stenders. This is a real biography of a traveler dog known as Red Dog. Initially, a novel of the same name was written about the life of a dog and its journey, authored by Louis de Bernieres. And in 2011, it was decided to film the book. Viewers described the movie as kind and touching, and therefore it is not surprising that the film received over 7 points on both Kinopoisk and IMDB.

Tethered at the runway

The Soviet film “Tethered at the Runway” is the work of director Vladimir Khmelnitsky and was released in 1988. The film about dog devotion was filmed after a photo appeared in the Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper of a dog waiting for its owner and an article about its fate and two-year wait at the airport in Vnukovo. Naida, the main character of the real story, was abandoned at the airport by her owner who did not have time to issue her a veterinary certificate.

Before watching the film, we recommend watching a short documentary about the same dog that waited for its man for 2 years at the airport.

The viewer, throughout the entire running time, watches her fate, her meeting with the flight attendant, who once did not let the pet pass with the owner, and the woman’s attempts to help the four-legged beauty. The film about a dog at the airport has a rating of 8.1 on Kinopoisk and rightfully deserves the attention of every person.

By the way, in 2022 another film was made based on this story. The director was Alexander Domogarov Jr. The film is called "Palma" . Rating on Kinopoisk - 7.3.

Call of the Wild

Based on Jack London's story "The Call of the Wild", a film adaptation about a dog in Alaska was released in 2022, created jointly by America and Canada. Directed by Chris Sanders. The film tells the story of Beck, a mixed-breed dog whose measured life suddenly changed. During the gold rush of the 1880s, a pet is taken from California to Alaska, where he must first adapt to working in a harness and then go on an amazing adventure. On Kinopoisk the film was rated 7.4 points, and according to the IMDB rating it was able to get 6.8 points.

Come to me, Mukhtar!

Feature film “Come to me, Mukhtar!” was based on a story by Israel Metter and filmed in 1964. The director was Semyon Tumanov. The movie tells the story of the impressive friendship and devotion that arose between a shepherd dog named Mukhtar and police lieutenant Glazychev. Throughout the entire chronology about the shepherd, the viewer observes the joint activities of the pet and the owner and the dedication of the dog, ready to do anything to help a person in the most difficult and unpredictable situations. Tumanov’s work earned 8.1 points on Kinopoisk and 7.7 points on IMDB.

Frankenweenie

In 2012, Tim Burton's animated film Frankenweenie was released, based on his 1984 short film of the same name. The plot tells the story of a boy, Victor Frankenstein, who is sincerely passionate about science and cinema. In his films, he often depicts his beloved pet, the bull terrier Sparky. Unfortunately, as a result of an accident, Victor’s four-legged companion dies, and the boy, using the knowledge he has gained and his imagination, resurrects him. After this, viewers can watch the development of the plot, with the always sincere and good-natured Sparky, and Victor’s classmates creating real monsters from dead animals. The cartoon turned out to be truly sincere and instructive, and therefore earned a rating of 7.1 on Kinopoisk and 6.9 on IMDB.

Call of the Wild

Pet dog Beck falls into the hands of kidnappers who take him from sunny California to the wild north.
Beck is bought for a postal team: this is how his path of great trials and adventures begins. A beautiful and exciting film for the whole family based on the story of the same name by Jack London. Country: USA Genre: Adventure, Family, Drama

Comedies about cats and dogs

The theme of the relationship between dogs and cats has always become the basis for many stories, funny stories and jokes. And the cinema could not lose sight of this. Therefore, it is not difficult to find an interesting film about cats and dogs that humorously shows the options for the coexistence of these animals.

• "Cats vs. Dogs 1, 2, 3" . 2001 – 2010 – 2020. USA. Average IMDB scores – 5. Kinopoisk – 6. The film talks about a hidden war between cats and dogs, in which they actively use high technology and create amazing plans of action against each other.

• "The Road Home: An Incredible Journey" . 1993 America. IMDB – 6.9. Kinopoisk – 7.9. A story about two dogs and a cat who set off on a journey through the wild, the goal of which is to find their owners.

• "The Way Home 2: Lost in San Francisco" . 1996 USA. IMDB – 6. Kinopoisk – 7.6. New adventures of a charming company of two dogs and a cat, lost in crazy San Francisco.

Scooby-Doo

California. A diner owner discovers a Great Dane puppy in the storeroom. He tries to drive away the uninvited guest, the puppy jumps on the shawarma, rolls on it, and rushes down the street. A policeman on a bicycle is chasing him. The puppy flies onto the beach, falls, and it and the shawarma are covered with sand. The policeman loses sight of the offender. Further along the embankment a boy walks, he comes to the beach, takes out two sandwiches, and gets ready to have lunch. He thinks out loud: I don’t need friends, I’m fine as is. Shaggy addresses two piles of sand. So you will be my friends. Although it’s good for me to hang out alone. A puppy emerges from the sand and looks at Shaggy. This is how friendship begins between them and adventures begin.

Country: USA Genre: Comedy, Cartoon, Adventure

Movies about dogs for family viewing

Good movies with a furry main character can brighten up a family evening, bring family members closer together and help them all relax together.

• "Top Dog" . 2005 USA. IMDB – 4.9. Kinopoisk – 6.3. A movie about a dog show, for which teenager Calvin urgently finds a pet to train and receive a cash prize for winning. But a man who suddenly appears, introducing himself as the dog’s owner, takes him away and now the young man needs to save his new friend.

• "Dog Love" . 2007 America. IMDB – 5.1. Kinopoisk – 4 .4. A funny picture about Charlie meeting the girl of his dreams. But he has to compete for the attention of his beloved with her pet. How everything will change when he realizes that he needs not only a girl, but also a faithful four-legged friend.

• "First Dog" . 2010 USA. IMDB – 5.1. Kinopoisk – 6.8. A fascinating film about how the lost dog of the president, together with a simple boy, Danny, goes home.

• “Belle and Sebastian” series of films 2013 – 2015 – 2022. France. The average ratings for the entire trilogy are within 7 points according to IMDB and Kinopoisk ratings. The film follows the orphan Sebastian and the white dog Belle as they go through an incredible series of adventures.

• "The way home" . 2022 America and China. IMDB – 6.7. Kinopoisk – 7.3. The amazing journey of a dog named Bella, who went in search of her beloved owner and his home many kilometers away.

The incredible world through the eyes of Enzo

One day, returning from the auto track, American racer Denny Swift spontaneously bought a puppy. The little golden retriever, nicknamed Enzo, became the mascot of the rising motorsport star. Enzo attended many of Denny's competitions and became the fourth member of his team. The loving dog could not have dreamed of a better childhood. Having matured a little, Enzo witnessed Denny's victories outside the track. The jealous pet had to come to terms with competition when, before his eyes, the owner won the heart of a beautiful girl. But life consists not only of successes and joyful moments. In moments of grief and failure, the faithful dog Enzo shares Denny's feelings and remains his support.

Country: USA. Genre: Drama, Melodrama, Comedy

Children's films about dogs

It's hard to find a child who wouldn't be interested in watching a movie about an adorable pet. Children of all ages are attracted to funny films with cute, awkward and furry main characters.

• "Napoleon" . 1995 Australia and Japan. IMDB – 6.1. Kinopoisk – 7.6. A kind and sincere story for the whole family about the travels of a fearless puppy named Napoleon across Australia.

• "A Dog's Best Friend" . 1997 USA and Canada. IMDB – 5.4. Kinopoisk – 6.4. A humorous and unpredictable film about a teenager Wiley and his pet Skippy moving to his grandparents' farm. But the place turns out to be unusual, because here all the animals begin to talk. This is not just a movie about talking dogs, but a movie with many sociable animals.

• . " 2022 France and Belgium. IMDB – 6.2. Kinopoisk – 6.7. A funny film about a writer who has lost inspiration, and about a big dog - an arrogant stray dog ​​of the Neapolitan Mastiff breed.

Cartoon Royal Corgi

The favorite of Queen Elizabeth II, the spoiled dog Rex gets lost on the street.
He ends up in an animal shelter, where he learns what a real dog's life is, true friendship, love and adventure. A colorful animated comedy for the whole family about the most cheerful and charming dogs in Great Britain, which no queen can resist. Country: Belgium. Genre: Comedy, Family, Adventure

Films about sled dogs

There are many films about sled dogs, most of which feature representatives of the husky breed. But we can highlight the film “The Great Race in Alaska” . 2019 USA. IMDB – 5.4. The movie tells the story of the dog racing champion Leonard, who goes with his faithful pets to find a cure for diphtheria, which has affected many children in the city of Nome.

White Captivity (2006)

Director : Frank Marshall.

Rating : KinoPoisk 8.13.

Two Antarctic explorers on dog sleds travel deep into the continent to the site of a meteorite impact. But while returning, one of them received frostbite, and the second broke his leg. In addition, a snowstorm breaks out, and all station personnel are urgently evacuated. In a few days it is planned to take out the sled dogs, but weather conditions do not allow the rescuers to return. Eight dogs are abandoned by people in the Antarctic winter, and for six months the animals are forced to fight for survival in the harsh conditions of the icy continent.

Sad films about dogs

Stories related to man's best friends can touch almost every person to the core. But even among them there are films that can be highlighted:

• "A Man and His Dog" . 2008 France and Italy. IMDB – 5.9. Kinopoisk – 7.2. A complex and sad film about a 74-year-old man left on the street and his devoted pet named Klapa.

• "My Best Friend Shylock " 1996 America. IMDB – 6.4. Kinopoisk – 7.6. A touching and heartwarming film about a boy and a dog, where young Marty is ready to do anything to save the puppy Shylock from a cruel owner.

• "Fluk" . 1995 USA. IMDB – 6.7. Kinopoisk – 8. A sad and fantasy story where a young man turns into a dog after getting into a car accident. In his new incarnation, he realizes that he was not always right in his previous life.

Film selections by dog ​​breeds

When liking their four-legged friends, many people single out representatives of the same breed. They may be more pleasant to a person in appearance, similar in character, or interesting in connection with life experience. This makes good movies about certain dog breeds more interesting than others.

Movies about husky dogs

Huskies are amazing. They are affectionate and loyal, friendly and extremely hardy. This breed quickly won the sympathy of many people, and therefore soon pictures appeared with dogs in the leading role representing this particular breed.

• "Snow Dogs" . 2002 Canada and USA. IMDB – 5.2. Kinopoisk – 7.1. The comedy tells about a dentist and dogs in Alaska, which he inherited from his mother.

• "Togo" . 2022 USA. IMDB – 8. Kinopoisk – 8. A story about dogs in the north, namely about the brave Togo, who helps deliver anti-diphtheria serum to the city of Nome to prevent an epidemic.

• "The Last Trapper" . 2004 France, Switzerland, Canada, Germany and Italy. IMDB – 7.1. Kinopoisk – 7.8. A documentary-fiction film about a fur-bearing animal hunter, his Indian wife and family pet, where they all strive to maintain harmony with nature.

Films about German Shepherds

German Shepherds are a unique breed known for their intelligence coupled with their aesthetic appearance. They often appear as the main characters in war films and films about service dogs. But there are several other pictures about German shepherds that should be highlighted:

• "The Adventures of a Dog" . 2007 Bulgaria and the USA. IMDB – 5.1. A fascinating film about the German shepherd Rin Tin Tin, who became the most famous four-legged hero of Hollywood cinema.

• "Max" . 2015 America. IMDB – 6.7. Kinopoisk – 6.8. The story is about the dog Max, a Belgian shepherd who once helped soldiers in Afghanistan. He is taken in by the family of the soldier who was responsible for her and here a new chapter of his life begins.

Films about huskies

Although huskies are a fairly popular breed, it is almost impossible to find them in films. Most often, they play cameo roles or are completely replaced by similar-looking huskies.

Films about Labradors

Despite their visual attractiveness, friendliness and excellent intelligence, there are not many films about Labradors and they are often confused with golden retrievers. The picture with the Labrador is essentially the same – “Marley and Me” . 2008 USA. IMDB – 7.1. Kinopoisk – 7.8. The story is about a married couple who move to a new city and make a furry friend who will be an interesting challenge for them.

Films about Great Danes

Great Danes are large and elegant dogs, real aristocrats, despite their size. These are excellent guards, with a calm disposition and absolute devotion to people. And several times these beauties became heroes of cinema.

• "Marmaduke" . 2010 USA. IMDB – 4.3. Kinopoisk – 5.7. A funny and light comedy about talking dogs. It tells the story of a dog named Marmaduke, who can wreak havoc anywhere and be the center of attention in any situation.

• A series of comedy cartoons and feature films about the adventures of Scooby-Doo . America. Ratings for this series often range from 6 to 8 points according to Kinopoisk and IMDB ratings.

• "Ugly dachshund." 1966 USA. IMDB – 6.7. Kinopoisk - 7. Brutus, a Great Dane puppy abandoned by his mother, was taken in by the owners of a newly hatched dachshund. He grew up exclusively surrounded by a family of dachshunds, and therefore is sure that he himself has their habits and considers himself to be part of this breed. And his owner Jim is ready to do anything to prove to his wife that the large pet is something more than a “nasty dachshund.”

• "Once upon a time there was a dog . 2004 USA and Germany. IMDB – 5.7. Kinopoisk – 6.7. A charming and heartfelt story about how two newly adopted girls diligently hide their chosen puppy from their adoptive parents.

Movies about pugs

Pugs are cool decorative dogs that appear in many films, and in several they act as a key character.

• "Patrick" . 2022 England and Belgium. IMDB – 5.9. Kinopoisk – 6.5. In the life of the main character Sarah, everything is not going well, and the turning point is the appearance of the wayward and spoiled pug Patrick.

• "The Adventures of Milo and Otis" . 1986 Japan. IMDB – 7. Kinopoisk – 7.5. Otis is a cheerful and sincere pug, Milo is his best friend, a ginger kitten. These two have a dangerous but exciting adventure ahead that will help them learn a lot about each other and the value of true friendship.

Movies about pit bulls

Pitbulls are beautiful, strong and sincere. It is difficult to find another such concentration of strength, combined with goofiness and devotion, as in representatives of this breed. And therefore it is not surprising that some representatives of the breed have become movie stars.

• "Otto the River Dog" . 1999 Germany. IMDB – 7.5. The film tells about the fate of the dog Otto, who was born a pit bull, which everyone mistakenly considers dangerous. And the flayer Ringo is completely convinced that he is a murderer and therefore he wants Otto to participate in dog fights. Fortunately, Alex and Matthias appear in Otto’s destiny, young men with kind hearts who want to help the affectionate and sincere dog. This is one of the fighting dog films that shows their true nature.

• "The Dog and the Beggar" . 2000 USA. IMDB – 3.7. Kinopoisk – 6. The Prince is the president’s pet, accustomed to luxury, The Beggar is a yard dog who has been fighting for survival all his life. One day their paths cross and the surprisingly similar animals decide to switch places.

Films about Chihuahuas

Chihuahua is a miniature decorative breed that is loved by many people. Their funny character, pride, combined with devotion, make you touch and admire. And several times representatives of this breed became the main characters of films.

• "Beverly Hills Babe 1, 2, 3" . A series of films from 2008-2010-2012. USA and Mexico. Average ratings on IMDB – 4, on Kinopoisk – 5.5. The first movie focuses on the adventures of a little Chihuahua, accustomed to luxury and fulfillment of her every whim, but suddenly lost in a noisy and alien Mexico City. The next two films tell about the adventures of the family of that same Chihuahua.

• “Come to me, Ping!” . 2000 USA. IMDB – 4.4. Kinopoisk – 6. The film tells about the incredible adventures of Ping, a homeless Chihuahua. He wandered on the street for a long time, but at one point a rich old woman decides to shelter him and this moment becomes the starting point in the adventures of the pet.

Movies about Dobermans

The Doberman is a walking aesthetic. This is an amazing breed, combining strength with grace, high intelligence with goofiness, and also possessing fearlessness and unwavering loyalty. Some of them became movie stars, winning the attention and sympathy of viewers by appearing in interesting films about dogs.

• "Gang of Dobermans" . 1972 USA. IMDB – 6. Kinopoisk – 6.6. A conman and his partner, along with several friends, strive to pull off a successful heist. And so that everything goes well, they prepare several Dobermans for the mission, in whose clutches the future success of the thieves ends up.

• "Brave Dobermans" . 1973 USA. IMDB – 5.8. Five Dobermans successfully rob a bank and make away with a large sum, but the rangers and police are unable to find the four-legged robbers. But three friends decide that they can catch the furry thieves and begin the search.

• "Angel Eyes" . 1991 USA. IMDB –5.3. Kinopoisk – 6.7. For a number of reasons, Bobby and his daughter are forced to flee and hide from the brother of his late wife, who is a mafioso. But a Doberman, thrown out after a lost dog fight, which Bobbie’s daughter once found and cured, suddenly comes to their aid. An amazing picture belonging to the drama genre.

Films about service dogs

Service dogs attract the attention of many viewers with their disposition, appearance and intelligence. At the same time, they can appear in films both as strict and serious dogs and as funny furry agents.

• "Turner and Hooch" . 1989 USA. IMDB – 6.2. Kinopoisk – 7.6. An exciting comedy about professional detective Scott Turner (Tom Hanks) and the completely unpredictable service dog Hooch.

• "Agent Nicknamed Spot" . 2001 USA and Australia. IMDB – 5.4. Kinopoisk – 6.8. A comedy film about a dog super-spy who creates a fun life not only for the postman Gordon and the boy James, who remained under his supervision, but also for the mafia.

• “K-9. Dog's work . 1989 USA. IMDB – 6. Kinopoisk – 7.7. A fascinating film about a policeman and a dog that he gets to catch a drug dealer.

War films about dogs

Movies with military-themed dogs are always atmospheric and show that four-legged companions can be real heroes.

• " Megan Leavey" 2022 USA. IMDB – 7.1. Kinopoisk – 7.2. A story about relationships, successful military operations and the difficult fate of dog handler Megan and dog Rex.

• "Border Dog Scarlet" . 1979 USSR. IMDB – 6.6. Kinopoisk – 7.6. A film about recruit Alexei Koshkin and his dog partner, a film about the devotion of dogs and their courage.

Russian and Soviet films about dogs

On the territory of Russia and the USSR, not only good old films were shot, but also more modern ones that were not inferior to them. Among them were fascinating, instructive and sincere films about four-legged friends of people.

• "Puppy" . 2009 Russia. Kinopoisk – 7.6. An instructive and sincere film about a little boy with autism, his bullying friend, and a puppy who changed the latter’s view of the world.

• "This is my dog" . 2012 Russia. Kinopoisk – 6.7. The story is about how the lives of two seemingly doomed women and a dog change radically after meeting each other. This is one of the most heartbreaking pictures about homeless dogs.

• "Friend" . 1987 USSR. IMDB – 7.4. Kinopoisk – 8.2. An amazing story about an alcoholic and a dog that not only talks, but also perfectly understands what it means to be human. Starring Sergei Shakurov and Newfoundland Utgay.

• "Educating Cruelty in Women and Dogs" . 1992 Russia. IMDB – 7. Kinopoisk – 7.6. One of the best films belonging to the melodrama genre. It talks about a woman whose dog, which she picked up from the street and became her best friend, was stolen. Now she has to bring her pet home.

• "Where are you, Bagheera?" . 1977 USSR. IMDB – 6.6. Kinopoisk – 7.6. A fascinating and sincere film about a girl and a dog named Bagheera, separated for many months by the will of the animal’s harsh owner.

• "Shaggy Christmas trees" . 2014. Russia. KinoPoisk – 5.1. IMDb – 4.5. The film is a spin-off of the film “Yolki 3” and tells the story of the relationship between the two heroes of the film – the dogs Pirate and Yoko.

"Lassie"

• Release date: December 16, 2005
• Country: USA
• Actors: Samantha Morton, Peter O'Toole, John Lynch, Jerry O'Brien, Peter Dinklage

The son of a city miner has a very difficult life. He is bullied and beaten at school. His only salvation in this world is his dog Lassie. When the father begins to have problems at work and financial difficulties, he is forced to give Lassie to one duke. Hines, the Duke's servant, bullies the dog every day. Now Lassie is alone and forced to survive.

Movies about dogs based on real events

Stories based on real events always evoke the greatest response in the souls of viewers. They are not only popular and surprising with their events, but also show that miracles are possible. And such films about animals cannot leave anyone indifferent.

• "White captivity" . 2005 USA and Canada. IMDB – 7.3. Kinopoisk – 8.1. The plot tells about dogs in Antarctica, where 8 pets are forced to survive before people have the opportunity to save them.

• "Iron will" . 1993 USA. IMDB – 6.6. Kinopoisk – 7.5. An adventure film about a determined young man who participates in sled racing with his furry friend.

• "Hachiko: The most loyal friend" . 2009 UK and USA. IMDB – 8.3. Kinopoisk – 8.1. A drama about a dog named Hachiko, who has been waiting for her suddenly deceased owner in the same place for 9 years.

• "Ginger dog" . 2011 Australia. IMDB – 7.4. Kinopoisk – 7.8. The story of how an energetic red kelpie dog helps people around them find friends, happiness, hope and joy. And for some, finding the love of their life.

• "Palm" . 2022 Russia. Kinopoisk – 7.3. The story is about a faithful East European Shepherd who waited for 2 years at Vnukovo airport for his owner, who promised to return for her.

• “Come to me, Mukhtar!” . 1964 USSR. KinoPoisk – 8.1. IMDb – 7.7. The prototype of Mukhtar was a heroic dog named Sultan, who over ten years of police service took part in five thousand operations, detained more than a thousand criminals and found stolen property worth a total of three million rubles.

A Dog's Life 2

Good dog Bailey lived several lives to be reunited with his first owner, Ethan. Many years later, Ethan entrusts him with a new mission - to look after his growing granddaughter. A heartwarming film for the whole family, A Dog's Life 2 continues the story of the characters in the 2022 film based on the best-selling novel by W. Bruce Cameron.

Country: USA, Genre: Family, Comedy, Adventure

Documentary films about dogs

Dogs can be amazing and interesting not only on screen, but also in real life. Thanks to this, documentaries about them are able to hold the attention of viewers from the first to the last second. Interesting representatives of this category:

• "BBC: Dogs" . 2002 England. The film reveals a look at how dogs were able to find themselves in such a close relationship with humans, what dogs think about and what are the reasons for the devotion of furry friends.

• "Superdogs" . 2022 England. IMDB – 7.3. Kinopoisk –7.9. A fascinating film about a rescue dog. Moreover, the film is not limited to one four-legged hero, but shows several animals helping people in rescue and search operations.

Shaggy Dad

The film was produced in 2006 in the USA.

Dave Douglas works as a deputy district attorney. He took a case where they were investigating the work of a laboratory conducting experiments on pets. He is affected by a new experimental device that changes the gene structure and he sometimes begins to turn into a dog. This interferes with work, but it helps to understand yourself and improve relationships with your family.

Dave thinks about a lot and decides to become a better father and a good husband. but first he must find the inventors of this serum. People love dogs, but no one is allowed to experiment on people, turning them into naughty dogs.

New Year's films about dogs

New Year is a sincere holiday, filled with warmth and fun. Therefore, films about dogs and Christmas are perfect for leisure time on New Year's Eve and New Year's Eve:

• "In Search of Santa Lapus" . 2010 Canada. IMDB – 5.4. Kinopoisk – 6.8. A light musical comedy about a toy puppy that comes to life as he goes in search of Santa and strives to save Christmas.

• "Beethoven's Christmas Adventure" . 2011 USA and Canada. IMDB – 4.4. Kinopoisk – 3.7. An exciting film about Beethoven's St. Bernard dog, who must save Christmas by returning a bag of gifts and Santa's sleigh.

• "A Dog Named Christmas" . 2009 USA. IMDB –7.4. The charming story of how a young man with an intellectual disability persuades his family and community to take part in an animal shelter program and adopt a pet for Christmas.

• "Shaggy Christmas trees" . 2014 Russia. IMDB – 4.5. Kinopoisk – 5.1. The pirate and Yoko are left alone in the animal hotel, who escape home and find themselves in a truly exciting and funny situation with the hapless thieves.

• "On Christmas Eve" . 2014 USA. IMDB – 6.1. Kinopoisk – 6. A sincere and kind story about how a puppy left in a gift box near a shopping center can affect the fate of a number of people.

TV series about dogs

The presence of four-legged friends in TV series has long become a common occurrence. But there are also cool multi-episode shows in which dogs are key characters.

• "Commissioner Rex" . 1994-2015 Austria and Germany. IMDB –7.2. Kinopoisk – 7.9. A fascinating series about a police dog, a German shepherd named Rex, who works in the homicide department.

• "Dog dot com" . 2012-2015 USA. IMDB –4.9. Kinopoisk – 6.4. A light and funny series about a talking dog named Stan, who keeps an online diary of his observations of people.

• "Four troopers and a dog" . 1966-1970 Poland. IMDB – 7.8. Kinopoisk –8.1. One of the best series about military dogs. The film tells the story of a tank crew actively participating in military operations and performing their duty with honor.

• "Dog" . 2015 Ukraine. IMDB – 6.8. Kinopoisk – 7. A detective and exciting series about a guy with a dog. It reveals the adventures of detective Max and his faithful friend, a shepherd named Dog.

• "House with a dog" . 2002-2003 Germany. IMDB – 7.8. A fun and exciting series about a family that inherited not only a luxurious mansion, but also a faithful four-legged friend.

• "Little Tramp" . 1979-1985 Canada. Kinopoisk – 8.4. The adventures of an unusually intelligent German Shepherd named Tramp, who travels from city to city, helping people in trouble along the way.

• "Karin and her dog" . 1996-1997 France. Kinopoisk – 6.7. A comedy about a student Karin with unusual abilities, who, together with her basset hound dog named Ari (Aristotle), gets a job as a nanny for the family of astronomer Antoine Richter.

• "Like a dog" . 2022 USA. Kinopoisk – 6.2. IMDB – 7.4. The series tells about the adventures of the philosophizing dog Martin, who perceives his owner Nan as his beloved life partner.

• "The Adventures of the Dog Tsivil" . 1971 Poland. IMDB – 7.0. The puppy, named Tsivil (“civilian”), was intended to work in the police, but due to health reasons he did not pass the selection and had to be euthanized. Tsivil's fate could have been sad, but he was taken in by police sergeant Valchek. Having given birth to a weak puppy, Valchek raised a beautiful and intelligent dog, who turned out to be very talented in training and teaching service skills. Together they became a great team and experienced many exciting adventures in the service.

• "Hudson and Rex" . 2019-present. Canada. Kinopoisk – 6.5. IMDB – 7.1. Major Crimes Detective Charlie Hudson has adopted a service dog named Rex, whose previous partner was killed while on assignment.