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They say the dog is a human's best friend, and there is hardly anyone who'd argue about that. I've put together this list with the kindest and sweetest movies about the bravest dogs that are eager to come to rescue anytime there are needed. Pick a movie, grab some snacks and popcorn, gather the family and enjoy the moment!
The call of the wild (2020)
Buck is a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life gets turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Alaskan Yukon in the 1890s.
A 12-year-old boy develops a telepathic connection with his dog after a middle-school science experiment goes awry.
A Dog's Journey (2019)
A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he meets.
A Dog’s Way Home (2019)
When Lucas sends his beloved dog, Bella, far away to safety, she begins an arduous 400-mile journey across Colorado to be reunited with him.
Lady and the tramp (2019)
Lady is distraught when she is blamed for all the havoc that Sarah's cats caused in her owners' house. Things take a turn when Lady runs away and Tramp, a street dog, saves her.
The art of racing in the rain (2019)
Enzo, a golden retriever, learns that the methods used on the race track by his owner, a Formula One driver, can also be used to navigate through life.
The secret life of pets 2 (2019)
At a farm, Max meets the sheepdog Rooster who tries to help him overcome his fears. Back home, Gidget loses Max's favorite toy, while Snowball tries to rescue a white tiger cub, Hu.
Togo (2019)
Leonhard, a musher, adopts Togo, a Siberian husky considered to be weak, and trains him. When Togo leads the 1925 serum run, he becomes a hero for Nome, Alaska.
Benji (2018)
A dog comes to the rescue and helps heal a broken family when a boy and his sister stumble into serious danger.
Dog days (2018)
A group of interconnected people in Los Angeles are brought together by their lovely canine counterparts.
Show dogs (2018)
Max, a police dog, joins forces with an FBI agent and goes undercover as a contestant in a dog show. He attempts to rescue a baby panda from a deadly gang of animal smugglers.
A Dog's Purpose (2017)
A dog goes through four lifetimes with different owners through various time periods. During this journey, he steadily understands his real purpose.
Megan Leavey (2017)
The true-life story of Megan Leavey, a young Marine corporal whose unique discipline and bond with a military combat dog saved many lives during her deployment in Iraq.
The Stray (2017)
A young father takes his nine-year-old son, the family dog, and two of his son's friends backpacking in the mountains of Colorado only for all five of them to be struck by lightning.
Rescue dogs (2016)
A young man and his rescue dog have to foil an evil businessman's plan to wreck their beach restaurant.
The secret life of pets (2016)
The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes.
Max (2015)
After Max, a traumatic military dog, is adopted by his late handler Kyle's family, the shocking story behind the latter's death begins to unravel.
Oddball (2015)
An eccentric chicken farmer, with the help of his granddaughter, trains his mischievous dog Oddball to protect a penguin sanctuary from fox attacks in an attempt to reunite his family and save their seaside town.
Popstar puppy (2014)
A boy discovers that his new dog can sing and gets him an audition with a popular TV music show.
Against the Wild (2013)
Two siblings and their devoted dog become lost in the wilderness and must learn how to combine their skills, trust their instincts and navigate a terrain as beautiful as it is untamed.
A Dog named Duke (2012)
Marine Sergeant returns from Afghanistan with scars both mental and physical. Feeling like a burden to his family, he takes off with his Border collie, Duke, and begins a life on the streets. But when his pet falls ill, he's forced to reach out for help and bring himself to reconnect with the daughter he has long since left behind.
Red Dog (2011)
Based on the legendary true story of the Red Dog who united a disparate local community while roaming the Australian outback in search of his long lost master.
First Dog (2010)
A foster boy runs away to return the president's lost dog after finding it on the street.
Marmaduke (2010)
After moving to California with his owner, Marmaduke, a troublesome yet lovable Great Dane, makes new friends and falls in love with Jezebel, a female rough collie.
A Dog Year (2009)
The story centers on a man experiencing a midlife crisis whose world is turned upside down when he adopts a border collie crazier than he is.
Hachi: A Dog's
Tale (2009)
A professor finds an abandoned dog and takes him home. Over a period of time, he forms an unbreakable bond with the dog.
Hotel for Dogs (2009)
Two siblings who are forbidden to bring animals home secretly take in stray dogs at an abandoned hotel, thus creating an ideal shelter by transforming the hotel into an incredible paradise for dogs.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua (2008)
Chloe, a Beverly Hills chihuahua, gets lost in Mexico while on a vacation with her owner. She relies on her new friends and a lonesome German shepherd who vows to help her get home safely.
Marley & Me (2008)
A happily married couple's life changes after they adopt a free-spirited pup named Marley who, along with his antics, manages to teach them and their children important life lessons.
Snow buddies (2008)
In a fortunate twist of fate, five puppies get transported to Alaska, where they join forces with a boy to participate in a significant dog-sled competition.
Firehouse Dog (2007)
Rexxx, a top Hollywood canine, gets lost and finds himself in a warehouse. He slowly realises his capabilities as a firehouse dog and befriends a young child to revamp the fire station.
Eight Below (2006)
Jerry is forced to leave the base in the Antarctic without his sled dogs, due to a deadly snowstorm. However, he strives to rescue his canine friends that he left behind by hook or by crook.
The Shaggy Dog (2006)
A 300-year-old sheepdog escapes from a lab and bites Dave Douglas, the prosecutor who is fighting a case against animal rights activists. Soon, Dave miraculously transforms into a sheepdog himself.
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Winn-Dixie (2005)
Abandoned by her mother years ago, a 10-year-old girl moves with her preacher father to a small town in Florida. Lonely and missing her old friends, she finds a dog she names Winn-Dixie, after the store where she found the pup. With Winn-Dixie's help, the girl befriends several colorful townsfolk and even begins mending her relationship with her father.
Lassie (2005)
This is a story of a female dog who has been sold by her family because of financial issues and her adventurous journey of coming back home.
Must love dogs (2005)
Sarah, a preschool teacher, finds herself in a fix after her sister creates a profile for her on a matrimonial portal. What ensues further is a series of hilarious dates and encounters.
The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby (2005)
When his owner is killed in the line of duty, Bobby takes up residence in the graveyard where Gray was interred. Bobby charms everyone he meets and becomes a legend among the local working poor. When the oppressive factory owner plots to kill Bobby, Gray's impoverished young ward, Ewan must protect him from a ruthless dog catcher.
Where the Red Fern
grows (2003)
1930s tale of a young boy and his quest for his own red-bone hound hunting dogs. During the great depression, he works hard and saves his earnings for 2 years to achieve his dream.
Snow Dogs (2002)
Dr. Ted Brooks, a Miami-based dentist, inherits a pack of sled dogs. He must learn the tricks of the trade or lose the dogs to Thunder Jack, a mountain man.
My Dog Skip (2000)In 1942, a shy boy receives an exuberant Jack Russell terrier that plays matchmaker and helps protect him from bullies.
Air Bud (1997)
A lonely boy befriends a stray dog who has a natural talent for basketball and together they experience the highs and lows of life as their friendship remains solid through a series of escapades.
Homeward
bound 2: Lost in San Francisco (1996)
While taking a flight to Canada from the San Francisco airport, a family mistakenly leaves their pet dogs behind. The dogs must now fend for themselves as they explore the new city all alone.
Balto (1995)
Balto, a wolf-dog hybrid, fights his rival Steel, and embarks on a treacherous adventure, to avert a deadly epidemic from spreading in Nome, Alaska.
Fluke
(1995)
After his death in a car crash, Thomas reincarnates as Fluke, a dog. Despite his rebirth, he still retains memories of his past life and attempts to reconnect with his wife and son.
Iron Will (1994)
After the death of his father, the responsibility of taking care of the family falls on Will's shoulders. He takes part in a dogsled race, which requires long hours of racing and an iron will to win.
White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (1994)
The story revolves around the White Fang and Henry who get washed away by the ocean current. They land up in a tribal area and help the tribals in saving their sacred land.
Far From Home: The Adventures Of Yellow Dog (1994)
Angus, a teenager, adopts a stray dog and names him Yellow. During a trip, Angus and Yellow get trapped in the wilderness and struggle to survive, while his parents seek help from rescue teams.
Homeward Bound: The incredible journey (1993)
Three pets are left behind while their owners go on a holiday. Thinking they have been abandoned, the pets embark on a journey to California to be reunited with them.
Beethoven (1992)
Beethoven, a huge St Bernard, is given all the love and care by his adopted family. However, the family vet, Dr. Varnick, wants to use him as a subject for his deadly experiments.
White Fang (1991)
Jack, a Yukon gold hunter, forms an affectionate bond with a dog-wolf, White Fang, whom he rescues from a man who is ill-treating the dog. He forms a unique companionship with him over time.
Hachi-ko
(1987)
The film depicts the true story of Hachikō, a loyal Akita dog who continued to wait for his owner, Professor Hidesaburō Ueno, to return from work for nine years following Ueno's death.
The
adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954-1959)
Rusty, a boy orphaned in an Indian raid, was being raised by the soldiers at a US Cavalry post known as Fort Apache. He and his German shepherd dog, Rin Tin Tin, helped the soldiers to establish order in the American West.
Lassie Come Home (1943)
When Lassie the dog is sold to a rich family, she attempts a dangerous, adventure-filled cross-country trip back home to her former owners.
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