6 Best Movies About Dogs

Up first on the list of best movies about dogs, we have Togo, the 2019 historical adventure film by Ericson Core. The movie stars Willem Dafoe who plays Leonhard Seppala and his titular sled dog in the 1925 serum run to Nome, despite the thought that he would be too small and weak to lead such an intense race.

The race consists of transporting diphtheria antitoxin serum through harsh conditions during the epidemic of diphtheria. The film unfolds by following the two on the longest leg in the relay and is an inspiring and emotional ride for those who want to watch a brave and strong pup. 

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There are so many amazing animated movies about animals, and Disney is home to so many of the best movies about dogs. Bolt is a 2008 adventure comedy starring John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Mark Walton, and many more.

The plot centers around a titular dog who has spent his life on the set of a television series and firmly believes that he has superpowers. But when his beloved owner is “kidnapped” on the show, Bolt runs away from the set to rescue her, eventually teaming up with a sarcastic cat and superfan hamster. 

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Next on the list of some of the best movies about dogs is Isle of Dogs, an adult stop-animation science fiction comedy-drama by Wes Anderson. The movie is narrated by Courtney B. Vance and features several amazing voice actors from Bryan Cranston, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum, Scarlett Johansson, and so many more.

The movie is set in Japan and focuses on an outbreak of dog flu that spread through the city of Megasaki, and Mayor Kobayashi demands that all dogs should be sent to Trash Island. On the island, a young boy named Atari sets out to find his lost dog, Spots, with the help of five other dogs. 

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There are several animated movies on the list featuring the best movies about dogs, but the family won’t be able to get enough of these adorable films. One in particular is Lady and the Tramp, a 1955 musical romantic film based on the 1945 magazine story.

The movie follows the romantic tale of a sheltered uptown Cocker Spaniel dog and a streetwise downtown Mutt. While they couldn’t be any different, they both spend quite a lot of time together, and eventually, they form a connection. 

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While there is a live-action and an animated movie, the animated movie One Hundred and One Dalmatians is by far one of the best movies about dogs. The 1961 comedy adventure film is an adaptation of the 1956 novel by Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi, and Wolfgang Reitherman.

The film follows the story of Pongo, a Dalmation, and his mate Perdita, who gives birth to a litter of fifteen Dalmation puppies, who are then kidnapped by the obsessive socialite Cruella de Vil, wanting to make their fur into coats. Pongo and Perdita set out on a cross-country rescue mission to save the litter from the maniacal Cruelle. It’s an adorable watch for family movie night. 

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By far the best movie about dogs goes to Best in Show, the 2000 mockumentary comedy film by Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy. The movie stars both of them along with Jennifer Coolidge, John Michael Higgins, Michael Hitchcock, Jane Lynch, and many more.

The movie follows five entrants in a prestigious dog show as they travel to and compete at the show. It gives a behind-the-scenes look into the highly competitive cut-throat world of dog shows through the eyes of these ruthless dog owners. It’s hilarious while featuring numerous amounts of adorable pups.