It is impossible to be indifferent to a film in which a dog is the protagonist. Pictures featuring four-legged pets traditionally have high ratings and enthusiastic reviews from viewers. Man's faithful friends, huge dogs and small dogs, invariably evoke surprise with their intelligence and admiration for their abilities. The list of the best films about dogs includes recent releases and classics, funny comedies and feature dramas. Such a movie, which makes the viewer laugh and cry, can awaken the best qualities - kindness, empathy and a child’s faith in miracles.
Think like a dog (2020)
The main characters of this fantastic family comedy are a 12-year-old boy Henry and his dog Oliver. Because of a scientific experiment, the child begins to hear the dog's thoughts. Oliver's advice comes in handy, because the teenager suddenly faces a lot of problems at school and family. Initially, the film was supposed to be a theatrical performance, but due to the pandemic, plans changed and the film was released on the big screen.
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Original title : Think Like a Dog Genre : Science-fiction, drama, comedy, family Actors : Gabriel Bateman, Josh Duhamel, Megan Fox... Country : USA, UK, China Rating : Kinopoisk – 5.5, IMDb – 5.2 Age restrictions : 6+
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The Call of the Wild (2020)
An interesting new movie of 2022 for the whole family - a film about the friendship of a dog and a man who met in Alaska. The carefree life of a Californian judge's family pet changes dramatically when the dog is kidnapped and taken to the North during the Gold Rush, glorified by Jack London in his works of fiction. In addition to the harsh natural conditions, the darling of fate will face a difficult fate as a sled dog and the struggle for leadership in the team. In addition to rivals among his relatives, Beck makes an unexpected friend among people - the old tramp John Thornton, who teaches his four-legged companion to enjoy life, no matter what.
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Original title : The Call of the Wild Genre : Drama, adventure Actors : Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Kara Gee... Country : USA, Canada Rating : Kinopoisk - 7.2, IMDb - 6.8 Age restrictions : 6+
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Togo (2019)
The town of Nome, located near the North Pole, was gripped by a diphtheria epidemic. To save sick children, it is necessary to urgently deliver the vaccine from the nearest large city, which is four days away. Husky Togo, small for his breed, shows miracles of endurance and, together with his owner, experienced musher Leonard Seppala, becomes the leader of the legendary Race of Mercy. An epic and beautiful film about sled dogs, released in 2019, is based on real events of 1925.
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Original title : Togo Genre : Drama, adventure Actors : Willem Dafoe, Julianne Nicholson, Christopher Heyerdahl... Country : USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 8.0, IMDb – 8.0 Age restrictions : 12+
White Bim Black Ear
- USSR, 1976.
- Adventure melodrama.
- Duration: 183 minutes.
- IMDb: 8.2.
A dog with the beautiful nickname White Bim Black Ear is forced to become homeless after its owner, the intelligent writer Ivan Ivanovich, is hospitalized. Passing from hand to hand, the poor dog faces human indifference and cruelty.
The film by the outstanding Soviet director Stanislav Rostotsky was nominated for an Oscar in 1979 as the best picture in a foreign language - however, the French melodrama “Get Your Handkerchiefs” won then. The film has earned cult status, and many generations of viewers shed many tears over it.
The Incredible World Through the Eyes of Enzo (2019)
Race car driver Danny Swift named his golden retriever after his idol Enzo Ferrari. Danny dreamed of victories in Formula 1, trained diligently and did not suspect that he had acquired a talisman. Enzo loved speed, took part in all races and brought good luck to his owner. The inviolability of their friendship was shaken when Danny fell in love - Enzo turned out to be a big owner and did not want to share the owner with the girl, but over time he came to terms with the third member of the small team.
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Original title : The Art of Racing in the Rain Genre : Drama, melodrama Actors : Kevin Costner, Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried... Country : USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 8.0, IMDb – 7.6 Age restrictions : 12+
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The Adventures of Milo and Otis
If you want to see not fabulous, but real adventures of animals, then you will certainly like the story of the restless red kitten Milo, who without hesitation wastes his “nine lives,” and his best friend Otis, who is ready to go on a dangerous journey for him. Together and apart, Milo and Otis find new friends and overcome difficulties that not all pets can handle. But these two have a “secret weapon” - their friendship!
A Dog's Life 2 (2019)
The top films about dogs continue with the new part of the touching American movie based on the novel by W. Bruce Cameron “The Journey of a Good Dog.” The amazingly loyal dog Bailey, who lived several lives to be reunited with his owner, is now needed by the hero’s granddaughter CJ. The girl's mother and Ethan's daughter-in-law, Gloria left the family home with her daughter after the death of her husband and does not want to communicate with her father-in-law. Bailey is reincarnated again, this time as the adorable puppy Molly, to help CJ cope with the challenges of growing up.
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Original title : A Dog's Journey Genre : Fantasy, drama Actors : Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Kathryn Prescott... Country : USA, China, Hong Kong, India Rating : Kinopoisk – 8.0, IMDb – 7.5 Age restrictions : 12+
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Comedies about talking dogs
A true owner will never part with his dog. In gratitude for his dedication and faithful service, many dramas, comedies and adventures about four-legged friends have been filmed. Not every film can boast of such a hero - a talking dog. In real life, owners very rarely manage to teach their pet two or three words. In films, things are different; comedy plots are often dedicated to talking dogs. Thanks to the high professionalism of the directors and voice acting, the dogs look realistic.
The following comedies and new releases will help you verify this:
- Shaggy special forces. The boy sets a goal for himself to get a shaggy friend. To find a pet, he will have to walk other people's dogs and cats. During his next walk, he meets a talking dog who is in danger of being sent to a shelter. They become friends. This meeting will be followed by exciting adventures. And all because his new friend is an alien who arrived on earth with a great mission.
- Cats vs dogs. Cats are cunning creatures, they are ready to use any tricks to achieve their goal. Dogs, in turn, are smart and calculating. What will happen if they start a war for power over the world? You may say this is impossible, but the filmmakers say the opposite. The plot is full of humor, intrigue and adventure. The salvation of humanity from disaster will be an inexperienced puppy named Lou.
- I can do anything. A comedy with a fantastic plot, more suitable for an adult audience. Alien creatures decide to give a person power and fulfill their desires. Everything he doesn’t think about happens by itself. Why not teach the dog to talk? He can do even this phenomenon.
Everyone knows that a dog is man's best friend. There is no point in arguing with this opinion. Anyone who decides to challenge this fact, after watching a selection of the best comedies about dogs, will change their worldview.
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The Way Home (2019)
Bella's relatives were taken by stray animal catchers and the mongrel spent the first months of her life in the company of cats. A kind guy named Lucas saved the dog from the basement. The caring owner did not let his pet go hungry or get bored; they doted on each other. But one day, Bella, chasing a squirrel, got lost and fell into the wrong hands. The devoted dog overcame four hundred kilometers and many dangers to return to his beloved owner. A good film about the amazing adventures of a dog, also based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron.
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Original title : A Dog's Way Home Genre : Melodrama, family Actors : Bryce Dallas Howard, Ashley Judd, Edward James Olmos... Country : China, USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 7.2, IMDb – 6.7 Age restrictions : 6+
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This wild cat
In a small town, criminals mistakenly kidnap an ordinary maid instead of the oligarch's wife. And the cat DC, who is known to many under the nickname “Terrible”, wandering through the trash heaps stumbles upon a tied up kidnapped woman. The maid writes a plea for help on the strap of her wristwatch and puts it around DC's neck. The message is discovered by the cat's owner, Patty. Well, now they have to become participants in a great adventure. But that is not all. They are also joined by an FBI agent who has been assigned to investigate a strange kidnapping. A “terrible” cat, an adventurer girl and an FBI agent take on the case. What can criminals do against such an incredible team?
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My Dog Idiot (2019)
A comedic adaptation of John Fante's novel about a once successful writer who is overtaken by a creative and personal crisis. A quarter of a century ago, Henri wrote a bestseller, but since then nothing more worthwhile has come out, inspiration has not struck, his beloved wife and children have ceased to please and understand. Suddenly, in the garden of his own house, Henri finds a huge and rather arrogant dog of the Neapolitan Mastiff breed. Despite the family's displeasure, the writer brings the dog home and calls him an Idiot. A cheerful dog changes the life of the whole family in an amazing way.
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Original title : Mon chien Stupide Genre : Comedy Actors : Ivan Attal, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Eric Ruf... Country : France, Belgium Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.7, IMDb – 6.1 Age restrictions : 18+
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Dog Days (2018)
Feature films about smart dogs invariably evoke positive emotions, especially when there are several four-legged heroes, as in this modern fairy tale. All the characters are residents of Los Angeles, one way or another connected with each other - work, love relationships, family or casual acquaintance. The most diverse characters - young and old, rich and poor, successful and unlucky - are desperately looking for their happiness and place in life, and dogs are the decisive factor in this. They bring lovers together and console the desperate, restore health and save the family relationships of their owners, and sometimes behave more worthy than people.
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Original title : Dog Days Genre : Drama, melodrama Actors : Nina Dobrev, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Adam Pally, Eva Longoria... Country : USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.4, IMDb – 6.2 Age restrictions : 12+
Turner and Hooch
Turner & Hooch
- USA, 1989.
- Comedy detective.
- Duration: 97 minutes.
- IMDb: 6.2.
Policeman Scott Turner is about to move to a big city, where he hopes to take on much more serious matters. In the meantime, he has to investigate the murder of a certain Amos Reed. And the strangest thing is that the only witness to the crime is a French mastiff named Hooch.
Roger Spottiswoode's film was released only three months later than K-9: A Dog's Job, but at the same time it was far ahead of its predecessor in terms of box office receipts. Perhaps the reason is the charm of Tom Hanks, who played the main role. The popularity of the film prompted the producers to launch a series of the same name into production, but it never progressed beyond the pilot episode.
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Patrick (2018)
Young teacher Sarah Francis is not succeeding in her work - schoolchildren are literally standing on their ears in her lessons. There are also problems in my personal life - the guy left me without explanation, and my parents pester me with moral lectures. In addition to these disappointments, her beloved granny bequeathed to Sarah her main treasure - the arrogant pug Patrick, who with his antics is capable of completely ruining life. But something amazing happens - thanks to the wayward dog, things are getting better - her career is going well, her parents are filled with respect, and the handsome veterinarian is paying more and more attention to Sarah.
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Original title : Patrick Genre : Comedy Actors : Beatty Edmondson, Ed Skrein, Tom Bennett... Country : Great Britain Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.4, IMDb – 5.9 Age restrictions : 12+
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Alpha (2018)
Primitive people go hunting, and the young son of the leader, Keda, joins their ranks for the first time as an adult. After a collision with a herd of bison, the boy falls from a cliff and his fellow tribesmen consider him dead. Limping, Keda is trying to get to his native cave when he is attacked by a pack of wolves. Having fought off the predators, he wounds one, but regrets it - he doesn’t finish it off, but nurses it back to health, finding a true, faithful friend. Together they face a journey home full of dangers, such as a cave lion and Alpha's relatives. Formally, this film is about wolves, and only the viewer who has watched the movie to the end will understand what dogs have to do with it.
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Original title : Alpha Genre : Drama, adventure Actors : Kodi Smit-McPhee, Johannes Høikur Johannesson, Marcin Kowalczyk... Country : USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.6, IMDb – 6.7 Age restrictions : 12+
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Beethoven
Beethoven
- USA, 1992.
- Family adventure comedy.
- Duration: 87 minutes.
- IMDb: 5.6.
Having arrived in the Newton house as a puppy, the St. Bernard named Beethoven quickly became friends with the children and mother, and only the head of the family, George, was not delighted with the pet that had fallen out of the blue. The hero will have to accept and fall in love with a good-natured dog, and at the same time teach the evil Doctor Varnik, pretending to be a veterinarian, a lesson.
The nostalgic film directed by Bryant Levant (who later directed the film adaptation of the popular animated series “The Flintstones”) became a box office hit and gave rise to the film franchise of the same name.
And although one can argue about the quality of the film, it is difficult to deny its cult status and popularity among viewers who dote on dogs.
Benji (2018)
A remake of the 1974 film of the same name about the difficult fate of a red-haired shaggy mongrel who dreams of a warm home and caring owners. A dog's dreams almost come true when a brother and sister bring a stray home and name him Benji. However, the strict mother, who is raising Carter and Frankie alone, refuses to feed this grimy misunderstanding as well and throws the dog out the door. Will the mother's heart soften when the attackers kidnap the children for ransom, and only brave Benji will be able to find a way to free the young hostages?
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Original title : Benji Genre : Drama, crime, family Actors : Gabriel Bateman, Darby Camp, Kiele Sanchez... Country : UAE, USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.5, IMDb – 6.3 Age restrictions : 12+
A Dog's Life (2017)
The film adaptation of W. Bruce Cameron’s family novel “The Life and Purpose of a Dog” is one of those films about dogs that are made for children, but are also interesting for adults. Bailey the dog is the best friend of a boy named Ethan, a participant in childhood fun and a witness to youthful loves. But the dog's life is short-lived and Bailey dies of old age, only to be reborn as a police German shepherd in Chicago, then as a lap dog in Atlanta. He even became a sad, unloved St. Bernard. But the happy fifth incarnation again brought Bailey to his beloved owner, the already adult Ethan.
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Original title : A Dog's Purpose Genre : Fantasy, drama Actors : Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton... Country : USA, India Rating : Kinopoisk – 7.9, IMDb – 7.2 Age restrictions : 6+
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Come to me, Mukhtar!
- USSR, 1964.
- Crime drama.
- Duration: 78 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.7.
An ordinary shepherd dog, abandoned at a train station by a reckless owner, ends up in the capable hands of Lieutenant Glazychev. Now Mukhtar has to show what he is capable of.
The film became incredibly popular in the USSR and even contributed to the spread of the nickname Mukhtar.
And 40 years later, the series “The Return of Mukhtar” was released, dedicated to the service of Moscow police officers.
Megan Leavey (2017)
It’s as if they were made for each other – Megan Leavey, who lost the meaning of life and found it in the army, and the aggressive service rescue dog Rex. Megan was not known for her discipline or physical fitness until she joined the canine unit. Together with her faithful partner Rex, the woman participated in many operations in Iraq, where she saved hundreds of lives. Injury in an explosion ended the duo's military career, but not their amazing friendship. A dramatic movie about the friendship of a fragile girl corporal with a huge German shepherd - one of the best films about military and service dogs.
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Original title : Megan Leavey Genre : Drama, military Actors : Kate Mara, Edie Falco, Alice Harris... Country : USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 7.2, IMDb – 7.1 Age restrictions : 16+
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Marley and me
Marley & Me
- USA, 2008.
- Family comedy melodrama.
- Duration: 115 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.1.
Young journalist John marries the beautiful Jenny, they move to Florida and get a Labrador, Marley, who turns out to be a real scoundrel. And when the main character gets a job at a local newspaper, he begins to write his own column dedicated to the antics of his mischievous dog.
“Marley” was based on the newspaper columns of real-life journalist John Grogan, and was directed by David Frankel, the creator of the film “The Devil Wears Prada” and one of the authors of the TV series “Sex and the City.”
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Oddball (2015)
The plot of the film is built around the main attraction of a southern Australian town - a penguin sanctuary that is under threat of closure. Foxes have taken to hunting the funny, clumsy inhabitants, and the penguin population is rapidly declining. The efforts of the reserve's employees are not yielding results and soon the city will have nothing to attract tourists with. A solution is found by an eccentric local farmer who raises chickens and also suffers from the attacks of red-haired pirates. Together with his granddaughter, he trains his shepherd dog named Oddball to bravely protect birds from foxes, thereby saving the tourist season.
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Original title : Oddball Genre : Adventure, family Actors : Shane Jacobson, Sarah Snook, Alan Tudyk... Country : Australia Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.6, IMDb – 6.4 Age restrictions : 12+
Max (2015)
Dog movies tend to be great for families, but not all of them are fun. The heroes of this poignant drama, members of the Wincott family, come to mutual understanding through pain, and the dog Max plays a significant role in this. The father always set an example for his youngest son, Justin, as his eldest, Kyle, who was disciplined, purposeful, who chose to serve in the Marine Corps and succeeded in it. When Kyle dies in battle, his inconsolable parents take home his memory - the German shepherd Max, who will be looked after by Justin. Will these two find a common language?
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Original title : Max Genre : Drama, adventure Actors : Thomas Haden Church, Josh Wiggins, Luke Kleintank... Country : USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.8, IMDb – 6.7 Age restrictions : 12+
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Iron will
Iron Will
- USA, 1993.
- Adventure melodrama.
- Duration: 108 minutes.
- IMDb: 6.6.
17-year-old Will's beloved father dies, who shortly before his death was planning to take part in a dog sled race. The young man decides to do this instead of his dad, which ultimately results in a real test of endurance and fortitude.
This beautiful and intense picture is capable of capturing any viewer with its dynamism.
Film fans will be pleased to see Kevin Spacey, who made his mark in the small role of journalist Harry Kingsley, who covers Will's fate in racing.
Belle and Sebastian (trilogy, 2013, 2015, 2017)
It's not often that children's films about dogs take place during the war, as in the film adaptation of the stories of the French actress and writer Cécile Aubry. Residents of the Alpine village of Saint-Martin in 1943 had a lot of trouble - secretly from the Nazis, transfer Jewish refugees through the mountains and protect their sheep from the attack of a certain monster. Seven-year-old orphan Sebastian lives in the village with his grandfather and aunt, believes that his mother has gone to the Alps and therefore wanders the mountains all day long. There the boy meets a thunderstorm of sheep - a huge shaggy dog, calls her Belle and undertakes to protect her from all troubles.
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Original title : Belle et Sébastien Genre : Drama, adventure Actors : Felix Bossuet, Cheky Karyo, Margot Chatelier... Country : France Rating : Kinopoisk – 7.5, IMDb – 6.9 Age restrictions : 6+
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This is my dog (2012)
Irina waited five years for her prince Constantine, who was in no hurry to divorce his wife and propose to her. When the chosen one invited the heroine to a pretentious restaurant, the wedding march was already ringing in her ears. But Kostya confided that he was now free and was going to marry, not her, but his boss’s daughter. Shocked, Irina wants to die and goes to the pharmacy for a heavy dose of sleeping pills. However, along the way he meets a mongrel who is being taken to a slaughterhouse. Irina saves the dog, and she, in turn, saves the new owner and gives meaning to life. This Russian film about a dog is worth watching for all lovers of Russian melodramas.
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Genre : Melodrama Actors : Maria Kulikova, Andrei Chernyshov, Olesya Zhurakovskaya... Country : Russia Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.7 Age restrictions : 12+
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The best dog comedies for adults
Would a dog make good material for an adult film? The history of cinema proves that this is possible. Dogs have repeatedly acted as the main characters. Many of the comedy films were commercial successes. They received high awards at prestigious competitions. And, although four-legged friends, they did not receive prestigious awards or an Oscar. Pets performed their roles better than professional actors.
List of the funniest comedy stories that adults should watch:
- Dog life
- Turner and Hooch
- K-911. Dog work
- Ginger dog
- As good as it gets
- Shaggy Dad
- Bull and Bill
It is difficult to count how many comedy films there are about four-legged friends - there are a lot of them, each plot is attractive and original in its own way. The main thing is that they all evoke laughter and genuine admiration for an adult audience.
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Five Friends (2012)
Young Georgina was not at all happy about the arrival of her cousins Julian, Dick and Anne for the holidays and did not hide it. She would love to spend time with her scientist father conducting secret research in a laboratory on a secluded island. But soon Georgina will have to make sure that noisy and annoying relatives can be reliable partners. Four guys go in search of Timmy's dog and end up in a cave - a secret hideout of smugglers, where they learn that Georgina's dad is in danger.
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Original title : Fünf Freunde Genre : Crime, adventure Actors : Valeria Eisenbart, Quirin Oettl, Justus Schlingensiepen, Neele-Marie Nickel... Country : Germany Rating : Kinopoisk – 6.2, IMDb – 5.5 Age restrictions : 6+
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Eight Below
- USA, 2006.
- Adventure drama.
- Duration: 120 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.3.
A scientific expedition sets out to search for a meteorite, but an unexpected incident forces the scientists to leave their dog sleds and return. Now eight Siberian Huskies must fight for survival in the icy desert and wait to be rescued.
The kind and life-affirming film by Frank Marshall turned out to be much more optimistic than the real events of 1958: then the Japanese expedition was evacuated and only two of the 15 dogs were saved. The same incident formed the basis of the old Japanese film Antarctic Tale.
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Red Dog (2011)
The film adaptation of Louis de Bernières' novel about the legendary Australian canine traveler is one of the best films about dogs, which both adults and children should watch to learn from them loyalty and friendship. In the late 1970s, truck driver Thomas heard from local residents of a mining town the story of Red, who hitchhiked along the entire coast. The dog waited for a passing car, jumped into the cab, drove to a destination known only to him, and got out there. Thus, Red made many friends and was even accepted into the miners' union.
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Original title : Red Dog Genre : Drama, melodrama Actors : Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor, Rohan Nicole... Country : Australia, USA Rating : Kinopoisk – 7.8, IMDb – 7.4 Age restrictions : 16+
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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.
