Top 70 Best Dog Movies (2012)
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List of Greatest Films On Dogs
Dogs are the truest and most loyal friend of man.Not only you can train them easily but also they become the best companion if you are living alone.Even in family,you can own a dog as they are loved by kids.
Everyone accept the fact that there is no one loyal like dogs.Even Hollywood accepts it and from time to time has produced movies that have dogs as their central character.Not only these movies make the central dog a celebrity but also help in the increase of the sales of that breed.
Here is a list of best dog films that were not only loved by people but also influenced pop culture.Also i have included my favorite "Top 10 movies on dogs".
If you find any of your favorite dog movie missing then do let me know in comments.
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Everyone accept the fact that there is no one loyal like dogs.Even Hollywood accepts it and from time to time has produced movies that have dogs as their central character.Not only these movies make the central dog a celebrity but also help in the increase of the sales of that breed.
Here is a list of best dog films that were not only loved by people but also influenced pop culture.Also i have included my favorite "Top 10 movies on dogs".
If you find any of your favorite dog movie missing then do let me know in comments.
Photo Credit : IndieMoviesOnline.com
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# 10. Turner and Hooch
The Oddest Couple Ever Unleashed!
Description :-
Turner and hooch is one of the early movies of superstar Tom Hanks.He plays the role of Turner.Hooch is a dog played by Beasley the Dog. This dog film is among one of those top movies that raised Hanks to stardom.Beasley The Dog also Become a Celebrity at that time.Hanks accepted the fact that "hooch" aka Beasley was lucky for him and he thanked him in his long comedic speech in 2006 academy awards.The Movie specially the title couple become so popular that it was parodied in many TV and radio shows.
Dog Breed :- Dogue de Bordeaux
Director :- Roger Spottiswoode
Star-Cast :- Tom Hanks, Mare Winningham and Craig T. Nelson
Plot :- Turner's Friend is killed.He acquires hooch,his friend's dog and investigates about the murder with the dog's help.
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Turner & Hooch [VHS]
Amazon Price: $2.33 (as of 05/30/2012)
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# 9. Beethoven
The head of the family is the one with the tail.
Description :-
John Hughes who directed super hit movies like Home alone and Sizteen candles scripted this beautiful dog film.Yes,The name of the dog is inspired from the famous Musician,Ludwig Van Beethoven.Beethoven follows a St. Bernard Dog that is stolen from a pet store.However the dog is later adapted by a family.Soon the dog become center of attraction and changes the life of people around him.The film was successful enough that it inspired the studio to produce 5 sequels.Even animated cartoon series was also made.
Dog Breed :- St. Bernard
Director :- Brian Levant
Star-Cast :- Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt and Dean Jones
Plot :- A St. bernard breed dog is adopted by newton family and this turns out to be a lucky decision.
Beethoven's Dog-gone Best Movie Pack
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 05/30/2012)
All 6 films of Beethoven Series are Included In this pack
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# 8. The Ugly Dachshund
A HAPPY HONEYMOON GOES TO THE DOGS!...When a Great Dane disguised as a Dachsie crashes the party!
Description :-
The Ugly Dachshund proves the old proverb 'You become what you see'. The film is about a Great Dane Puppy who grows up with Dachshund puppies and start believing that he too is a dachshund.You can sit down and watch this classic Disney film with your family and pets and there won't be single moment in the film when you're not enjoying.This light-hearted comedy film is based on 1938 novel by Gladys Bronwyn Stern.
Dog Breed :- Great Dane
Director :- Norman Tokar
Star-Cast :- Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette and Charles Ruggles
Plot :- A Couple adopt a Great Dane who believes he's a dachshund
The Ugly Dachshund
Amazon Price: $5.69 (as of 05/30/2012)
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# 7. Homeward Bound
"You've learned all you need to know, Chance. Now all you need to learn is how to say goodbye. "
Description :-
The Timeless Novel (The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford in 1961) on which the film is based,was previously adapted too by Walt Disney studios in 1963.The 1993 remake of the 1963 film was much better.The film,in fact is a tribute to the lovely pets you own,Whether cats or dogs.A Golden retriever (Shadow),a bulldog (Chance) and a cat (Sassy) gives the perfect example of friendship as they are lost and have to survive on their own.If you're fan of animal movies like me than i bet you'll never forget this beautiful movie.A sequel was released too.
Director :- Duwayne Dunham
Star-Cast :- Michael J. Fox, Sally Field and Don Alder
Plot :- Two Dogs and a cat set up a cross country journey to get to their owner.
Homeward Bound - The Incredible Journey
Amazon Price: $5.83 (as of 05/30/2012)
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# 6. Benji
So many dogs. So little time.
Description :-
Benji was independently produced family film (as no company was interested in a film about stray dog). However upon its release Benji become a classic of its own type and saw minor success which encouraged the producer to come up with 9 more sequels.Also "Benji" has a top selling theme song "I Feel Love (Benji theme)" which won Golden globe award and was nominated for best original song in Oscars.Benji (played by a pooch named Higgins) become as adorable as Lassie and Rin Tin Tin.
Director :- Joe Camp
Star-Cast :- Peter Breck, Deborah Walley and Patsy Garrett
Plot :- Benji is an adorable stray dog who is loved by all local people.When two kids are kidnapped,benji with help of other dogs try to free them.
Joe Camp's Benji Ultimate 4-Movie Collection (2-DVD Set)
Amazon Price: $2.65 (as of 05/30/2012)
Collection 4 Benji Movies in this pack.
# 5. White Fang
Description :-
White fang is based on the best selling classic novel of same name by Jack London,which stars Ethan hawke and "Jed the wolf-dog"(a celebrity dog who starred in The Thing and The Journey of Natty Gann).It was almost impossible to picture the exact story of the novel as the novel was more focused on the wolf.However Randal's vision of the novel (which is more Jack oriented) is much appreciable.Young Ethan Hawke impresses on screen as he tries to find gold in Alaska and befriends a white wolf-dog.Another thing that will catch your attention is the beautiful scenery of late 19th century Alaska.
Director :- Randal Kleiser
Star-Cast :- Ethan Hawke, Klaus Maria Brandauer and Seymour Cassel
Plot :- A Yukon gold hunter and a wolfdog develops friendship after he is rescued by the hunter.
White Fang
Amazon Price: $5.84 (as of 05/30/2012)
# 4. Eight Below
The Most Amazing Story Of Survival, Friendship, And Adventure Ever Told.
Description :-
It was the canine actors (six Siberian huskies and two malamutes) that stole the show in Eight Below despite being the presence of Dashing Paul walker.You may have seen many survival movies but Eight below is different where among all odds,life wins over death.The movie is fictional adaption of hit Japanese film "Nankyoku Monogatari".Nankyoku Monogatari itself was based on the real life incidents that occurred to a expedition team in Antarctica in 1958.In that event 15 Sakhalin Husky sled dogs were left by the team on base camp.When the team returned after 1 year they were surprised to see that 2 dogs were still alive.
Director :- Frank Marshall
Star-Cast :- Paul Walker, Jason Biggs and Bruce Greenwood
Plot :- An expedition team left their sled dogs to base camp to survive,while the dogs start their own journey of friendship,adventure and survival.
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Eight Below [Blu-ray]
Amazon Price: $5.01 (as of 05/30/2012)
# 3. Old Yeller
A motion picture to remember with glowing pleasure!
Description :-
If you are looking for tearjerker dog movies then i will recommend you Old yeller.And I am not the only one who will recommend you for this movie.Just ask to any dog lover about the best dog movie and 90% of them will come out with 'Old Yeller'. Old yeller is a heart touching story about a boy and a stray dog who develops friendship during the 1860s texas.The film was produced by Disney studios and was based on award winning novel of same name by Fred Gipson.Love,friendship,emotions and feelings for your pet goes far beyond in this ultimate classic film.
Director :- Robert Stevenson
Star-Cast :- Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker and Tommy Kirk
Plot :- A Boy adopt a stray dog in post-Civil War Texas and a journey of mutual friendship begins.
Old Yeller (Vault Disney Collection)
Amazon Price: $37.00 (as of 05/30/2012)
# 2. Lassie Come Home
The pulse-pounding adventure of an unusual collie who fought her way home . . . through a thousand miles of danger !
Description :-
Though Lassie come home is one of the oldest dog film on the list but it doesn't mean that it can not attract modern audience.The film is about lassie (played by a male dog named Pal) and her young owner Joe.Lassie is sold by the father to an unknown man who lives more than 100 miles away.The movie centers at the home returning journey of rough coolie Lassie.
The plot is tearjerker and people with soft hearts may even cry while watching the movie.The film is able to touch heart of every person even of those who don't like pets (specially dogs). I was really impressed by the acting of Pal the canine actor.Truly a true family film.This dog movie also stars young Elizabeth Taylor.The film saw 6 sequels.Even now the film is adapted in TV shows and books.
Director :- Fred M. Wilcox
Star-Cast :- Roddy McDowall, Donald Crisp and Dame May Whitty
Plot :- Lassie a rough collie after being sold to a new owner in Scotland starts her journey back to home in Yorkshire.
Lassie Come Home
Amazon Price: $4.50 (as of 05/30/2012)
# 1. Marley & Me
Their relationship wasn't going anywhere until one little thing tied it all together.
Description :-
Marley and me is based on autobiography of same name by John Grogan.The autobiography tells the tale of Marley,a yellow Labrador Retriever dog that was adopted by the author.Although the dog was "untrained" and neurotic,yet the author and his family found him intelligent and learned a lot from him.The film doesn't alter the story of novel and represent it as it is.
John Grogan (Owen Wilson) and his wife Jennifer Grogan(Jennifer Aniston) adopts a yellow Labrador.Initially the dog creates nuisance for family but later on dog matures with time.Marley (dog) spends 13 years with the family and helps in repairing the broken relationships in family.22 different yellow labradors were used to play Marley at different stage of life.
Director :- David Frankel
Star-Cast :- Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston and Eric Dane
Plot :- A Family adopt an untrained yellow Labrador who has heart of gold.
Marley & Me (Two-Disc Bad Dog Edition)
Amazon Price: $1.81 (as of 05/30/2012)
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Dogs Vs Other Animals
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Which animal is better actor?
Dogs ofcourse
Tunanghertztein says:
Dogs are the best pet for me. I have two dogs, a terrier and a mixed bred. When i watch Hachi, I cried. My tears just fell.
carlos says:
dogs always any other animal just confuses me so dogs all the way
UrMom says:
Dogs are way better thats why I like dog movies so much :P
Phillyfreeze69 says:
The canine is the better actor, depending on the breed some are easily trained to do everything from Sheep herding to guard duty to rescue work.
Tipi says:
Its gotta be dogs!
No I think chimpanzees,cats etc are good
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mila koerts
May 24, 2012 @ 7:49 am | delete
- i'd like all movies from the dog,but white fang and hachi is really mark in my mind its really unforgetable.
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entertainmenteveryday
May 21, 2012 @ 11:46 am | delete
- Lucca, my dog, loves Marley and Me!
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rachelscott
May 9, 2012 @ 5:17 am | delete
- I love all movies of dog
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Richard
Apr 24, 2012 @ 3:23 am | delete
- If you haven't seen the Australian movie "Red Dog", do so. It it my new fave, beyond Hachi & Marley. He is such his 'own dog'.
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LeeAntelope
Apr 3, 2012 @ 11:18 pm | delete
- My favorite is "All Dogs Go to Heaven". I'm pretty sure I didn't see it on the list. Yeah it's animated, but still an emotional roller coaster.
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Indi85
Mar 24, 2012 @ 11:23 am | delete
- Have u people ever watched Richard Gere's " Hachiko a dog's story"??? It is the BEST DOG's Movie out of all listed 70......
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me39
Feb 25, 2012 @ 5:03 pm | delete
- EYES OF AN ANGEL my best dogmovie by far with a dobermann and john travolta in it!!!!!
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eblack88
Feb 3, 2012 @ 12:56 am | delete
- The title character of Beethoven was a Maltese?? Any love dogs & dog movies - nice lens!
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PBakhos
Jan 30, 2012 @ 9:05 pm | delete
- My favorite dog movie is "Teri Meharbaniyan". It is a Hindi film.
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Urmom
Jan 17, 2012 @ 7:09 pm | delete
- Marley and me was the saddest dog movie ever made :( I cried when he died.
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DanielTiley
Nov 28, 2011 @ 11:26 am | delete
- Beethoven is the best by far!
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Phillyfreeze69
Nov 9, 2011 @ 4:03 pm | delete
- Excellent list of some of the best dog movies of all time!...my two favorites are "Old Yeller" and "Lassie Come Home."
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Tipi
Nov 1, 2011 @ 9:53 pm | delete
- You have so many good memories here, many that I saw when they first came out decades ago. You may want to check your quiz for the question 3 response, I'm pretty sure its 'B'.
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awakeningwellness
Oct 29, 2011 @ 12:41 pm | delete
- I love so many of these movies I couldn't pick just one favorite. You might want to add the Disney movie Big Red to you list, it is a great movie about an Irish Setter.
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Lautaro Nuñez De Arco.
Oct 19, 2011 @ 11:10 pm | delete
- This is a short film made by me in Argentina about a dog. Hope you like it. I love dogs too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1JUUQuFIH4
Kind regards.
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kaitlynlezzentetsc
Aug 4, 2011 @ 11:49 pm | delete
- I love Marley and Me. It came out around the same time as I had my Labrador, Harley.
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buenasmichelle
Jul 21, 2011 @ 12:38 am | delete
- In the history of movies, dog movies have been pretty popular. Just think about Lassie, or Cats and Dogs as well as Marmaduke? These films were inspired by our beloved and loyal pet dogs. This is because dogs are very much entertaining in every way. Dogs are also closely linked with humans and they have strong bond and ties with each other.
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in4eto
Jul 11, 2011 @ 10:11 am | delete
- That's right, Rinty is my favorite dog since "Katts and Dog"
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WindyWinters
Jun 28, 2011 @ 12:45 am | delete
- Wonderful collection of dog movies. I have seen a few but the last one was your #1 Marley and Me. It was a teary but beautiful movie. Thanks for your list!
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SBK_19
May 25, 2011 @ 2:05 pm | delete
- All these movies are good, but you should have added "Hachiko" somewhere in your list. Because this movie really touches your heart and is even based on a true story.
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