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1. Up (2009)
PG | 96 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
78-year-old Carl Fredricksen travels to Paradise Falls in his house equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway.
Directors: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson | Stars: Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, John Ratzenberger, Christopher Plummer
Votes: 1,126,474 | Gross: $293.00M
2. Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)
G | 93 min | Biography, Drama, Family
Professor Wilson discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home. Despite objections from his wife, Hachi endears himself to the family and grows to be Parker's loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful relationship unfolds.
Director: Lasse Hallström | Stars: Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Sarah Roemer
Votes: 311,820
3. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
PG-13 | 86 min | Comedy
A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins.
Director: Tom Shadyac | Stars: Jim Carrey, Courteney Cox, Sean Young, Tone Loc
Votes: 325,538 | Gross: $72.22M
4. Isle of Dogs (2018)
PG-13 | 101 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy's odyssey in search of his lost dog.
Director: Wes Anderson | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Edward Norton, Bob Balaban
Votes: 191,117 | Gross: $32.02M
5. Beethoven (1992)
PG | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A slobbering St. Bernard becomes the center of attention for a loving family, but must contend with a dog-napping veterinarian and his henchmen.
Director: Brian Levant | Stars: Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones, Nicholle Tom
Votes: 76,560 | Gross: $57.11M
6. Old Yeller (1957)
Approved | 83 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A teenage boy grows to love a stray yellow dog while helping his mother and younger brother run their Texas homestead while their father is away on a cattle drive. First thought to be good-for-nothing mutt, Old Yeller is soon beloved by all.
Director: Robert Stevenson | Stars: Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Tommy Kirk, Jeff York
Votes: 15,184 | Gross: $21.91M
7. Lassie (1954–1974)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The ongoing saga of the Martin family and their beloved collie, Lassie.
Stars: Lassie, Jon Provost, June Lockhart, Hugh Reilly
Votes: 3,812
8. Beethoven's 2nd (1993)
PG | 89 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Beethoven, the St. Bernard dog, becomes a father, but his girlfriend Missy is dognapped, and his puppies are in danger of the same fate.
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile
Votes: 29,744 | Gross: $53.35M
9. K-9 (1989)
PG-13 | 101 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
To stop an elusive criminal, a maverick detective enlists the aid of a police dog who's an unusually intelligent smart alec.
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Jim Belushi, Mel Harris, Kevin Tighe, Ed O'Neill
Votes: 35,650 | Gross: $43.25M
10. Hotel for Dogs (2009)
PG | 100 min | Comedy, Family
Two kids secretly take in stray dogs at a vacant hotel.
Director: Thor Freudenthal | Stars: Emma Roberts, Jake T. Austin, Lisa Kudrow, Don Cheadle
Votes: 25,054 | Gross: $73.03M
11. Robinson Crusoe (1954)
Approved | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The classic story of Robinson Crusoe, a man who is dragged to a desert island after a shipwreck.
Director: Luis Buñuel | Stars: Dan O'Herlihy, Jaime Fernández, Felipe de Alba, Chel López
Votes: 4,513
12. White God (2014)
R | 121 min | Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Thirteen-year-old Lili fights to protect her dog Hagen. She is devastated when her father eventually sets Hagen free on the streets. Still innocently believing love can conquer any difficulty, Lili sets out to find her dog and save him.
Director: Kornél Mundruczó | Stars: Zsófia Psotta, Sándor Zsótér, Lili Horvát, Szabolcs Thuróczy
Votes: 17,084 | Gross: $0.28M
13. Hachi-ko (1987)
107 min | Biography, Drama, Family
The true story about a dog's loyalty to its master, even after his death.
Director: Seijirô Kôyama | Stars: Tatsuya Nakadai, Kaoru Yachigusa, Toshinori Omi, Toshirô Yanagiba
Votes: 5,845
14. Wrong (I) (2012)
Not Rated | 94 min | Comedy, Mystery
Dolph Springer wakes up one morning to realize he has lost the love of his life, his dog, Paul. During his quest to get Paul (and his life) back, Dolph radically changes the lives of others -- risking his sanity all the while.
Director: Quentin Dupieux | Stars: Jack Plotnick, Todd Giebenhain, Eric Judor, Alexis Dziena
Votes: 10,593 | Gross: $0.05M
15. Beethoven's 3rd (2000 Video)
G | 99 min | Family, Comedy
The Newton family from the first two Beethoven movies is on vacation in Europe, but they do plan to attend a Newton family reunion, and to make sure one of their family members definitely ... See full summary »
Director: David Mickey Evans | Stars: Judge Reinhold, Julia Sweeney, Joe Pichler, Michaela Gallo
Votes: 6,447
16. Sounder (1972)
G | 105 min | Drama, Family
The oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.
Director: Martin Ritt | Stars: Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks, Carmen Mathews
Votes: 4,825 | Gross: $3.10M
17. Top Dog (1995)
PG-13 | 86 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
With his cop companion shot and killed by terrorists, Reno The Dog pairs up with tough cop Jake in thwarting the criminal organization.
Director: Aaron Norris | Stars: Chuck Norris, Michele Lamar Richards, Erik von Detten, Carmine Caridi
Votes: 3,847 | Gross: $5.09M
18. Beethoven's 4th (2001 Video)
G | 93 min | Comedy, Family
The family is pleasantly surprised and puzzled when Beethoven suddenly becomes obedient. Turns out it's a prince and the pauper scenario, with the real Beethoven now living with a pompous rich family.
Director: David Mickey Evans | Stars: Judge Reinhold, Julia Sweeney, Joe Pichler, Michaela Gallo
Votes: 4,438
19. Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell (1978 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 95 min | Horror, Thriller
A dog that is a minion of Satan terrorizes a suburban family.
Director: Curtis Harrington | Stars: Richard Crenna, Yvette Mimieux, Kim Richards, Ike Eisenmann
Votes: 1,474
20. Baxter (1989)
R | 82 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror
A white bull terrier named Baxter is given to an elderly woman by her daughter. As time passes, the dog develops aggressive and murderous behavior in order to be adopted by another family.
Director: Jérôme Boivin | Stars: Lise Delamare, Jean Mercure, Jacques Spiesser, Catherine Ferran
Votes: 2,750
21. Savage Sam (1963)
Approved | 103 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Travis, Arliss, and Lisbeth are captured by Apaches while Old Yeller's son, Sam, tracks their trail.
Director: Norman Tokar | Stars: Brian Keith, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Dewey Martin
Votes: 1,177 | Gross: $6.54M
22. Beethoven's Big Break (2008 Video)
PG | 101 min | Comedy, Family
Eddie, a struggling animal trainer and single dad suddenly finds himself the personal wrangler for a large and lovable St. Bernard whose fabulous movie "audition" catapults the dog to ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Elliott | Stars: Jonathan Silverman, Jennifer Finnigan, Moises Arias, Eddie Griffin
Votes: 2,367
23. Teri Meherbaniyan (1985)
140 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Ram is a govt official who tries to brings justice to an oppressed village. He almost succeed in his mission but is murdered by Vijay singh. His dream of justice is filled by his most loyal dog, MOTI.
Director: Vijay Reddy | Stars: Jackie Shroff, Poonam Dhillon, Raj Kiran, Swapna
Votes: 302
24. Run, Joe, Run (1974–1975)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Joe, a trained member of the military's K9-Corp., was falsely accused of attacking his master, Sergeant Corey. Joe managed to escape before being killed and a bounty was put on his head.
Stars: Paul Frees, Arch Whiting, Chad States, Owen Orr
Votes: 168
25. Haunting Ground (2005 Video Game)
M | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A young woman wakes up in the dungeon of a castle after being involved in a car accident. With the help of a White Shepherd, Hewie, she begins to explore the castle to escape and unravel the mysteries of it and its inhabitants.
Director: Kazuhiro Tsuchiya | Stars: Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy, Greg Ellis, Moira Quirk, Robin Atkin Downes
Votes: 352
26. The Christmas Shepherd (2014 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Drama, Romance
The search for a missing dog leads to a new romance.
Director: Terry Ingram | Stars: Teri Polo, Martin Cummins, Jordyn Ashley Olson, Jill Teed
Votes: 1,374
27. Bombón: El Perro (2004)
Unrated | 97 min | Drama
In Patagonia, a mechanic who dreams of a different life starts to think big after his adopted pup wins first prize at a local dog show.
Director: Carlos Sorin | Stars: Juan Villegas, Walter Donado, Rosa Valsecchi, Mariela Díaz
Votes: 4,451
28. It's Me or the Dog (2005–2023)
23 min | Reality-TV
In just one minute dog behaviorist Victoria Stilwell can take control of any dog and she's determined to bring Britain's baddest dogs back in line.
Stars: Victoria Stilwell, Ralf Little, Sean Chapman, Jodie Marsh
Votes: 346
29. A Dog of Flanders (1960)
TV-G | 96 min | Drama, Family
The emotional story of a boy, his grandfather, and his dog. The boy's dream of becoming a great classical painter appears shattered when his loving grandfather dies.
Director: James B. Clark | Stars: David Ladd, Donald Crisp, Theodore Bikel, Max Croiset
Votes: 465
30. Caddie Woodlawn (1989)
TV-G | 104 min | Adventure, Family
The exciting adventures of an 11-year-old tomboy growing up in the Wisconsin frontier of the 1860s. Based on the children's book.
Director: Giles Walker | Stars: Melissa Clayton, Comet, Victor DiMattia, Aron Eisenberg
Votes: 109
31. Lad: A Dog (1962)
G | 98 min | Drama
A Wonder dog wins the hearts of a young child and saves his owners from danger.
Directors: Aram Avakian, Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: Peter Breck, Peggy McCay, Carroll O'Connor, Angela Cartwright
Votes: 125
32. The Silent Call (1961)
Passed | 63 min | Adventure, Drama
When young Guy Brancato's parents have to move from Elko, Nevada to Los Angeles, California, they are unable to take Guy's dog Pete. Guy is angry at his parents and even more distressed ... See full summary »
Director: John A. Bushelman | Stars: Gail Russell, David McLean, Roger Mobley, Roscoe Ates
Votes: 141
33. Son of Lassie (1945)
Approved | 102 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Laddie (Son of Lassie !) and his master are trapped in Norway during WW2 - has he inherited his mothers famous courage ?
Director: S. Sylvan Simon | Stars: Peter Lawford, Donald Crisp, June Lockhart, Nigel Bruce
Votes: 945
34. Smoke (1970 TV Movie)
Unrated | 89 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
As a teenager has difficulty coping with his mother's remarriage, he finds and nurses back to health a German Shepherd, but keeps him a secret for fear that his stepfather would return him to his original owner.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Earl Holliman, Ron Howard, Jacqueline Scott, Shug Fisher
Votes: 159
35. Cesar 911 (2014– )
42 min | Reality-TV
Cesar witnesses first hand how unruly dogs wreak havoc on community sidewalks, dog parks and even restaurants and offices! Whether it's a spoiled Chihuahua going wild in a family business ... See full summary »
Stars: Cesar Millan, Jason Willinger, Erin Gruwell, Minn Vo
Votes: 314
36. The Sun Comes Up (1949)
Passed | 93 min | Drama, Family, Musical
Set in the rural south of the United States, a bereaved war widow learns to to put aside her bitterness and grief as she grows to love a young orphan boy and the dog that belonged to her late son. Punctuated with song-filled interludes.
Director: Richard Thorpe | Stars: Jeanette MacDonald, Lloyd Nolan, Claude Jarman Jr., Lewis Stone
Votes: 439
37. Corky and White Shadow (1956)
15 min | Drama, Western
Twelve year-old Corky Brady and her pet german shepherd White Shadow live in the town of Beaumont with her widower father, Matthew Brady, the town sheriff.
Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Darlene Gillespie, Chinook, Tom Keene
Votes: 44
38. Reel Hard
Not Rated | 81 min | Comedy | Completed
Cade Huntley, cinema sleuth, specializes in cases within the film industry. When a mythical artifact from an old film goes missing, he must prove he has the skills to crack the case. A laugh-out-loud, fun-filled homage to 90s comedies.
Director: Jon Mancinetti | Stars: Lance Allen, Vancie Vega, Osmara Rojas, Matt Standley
39. Love American Style (1999 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
Unsold pilot for a revival of the classic series.
Directors: Barry Kemp, Robin Schiff | Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Matt Letscher, Joely Fisher, Tom Verica
Votes: 54
40. The Lost Squadron (1932)
Passed | 79 min | Drama, History, War
In hard times just after World War I, three ex-fighter pilots manage to land jobs as Hollywood stunt fliers working for dictatorial director Von Furst.
Director: George Archainbaud | Stars: Richard Dix, Mary Astor, Robert Armstrong, Dorothy Jordan
Votes: 820
41. The Courage of Kavik, the Wolf Dog (1980 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Drama
A boy and his sled dog against the elements.
Director: Peter Carter | Stars: Ronny Cox, Linda Sorensen, Andrew Ian McMillan, Chris Wiggins
Votes: 164
42. Dinky Dog (1978–1981)
Animation, Family
This show is about the misadventures that Dinky, the worlds largest dog, went on with his friends.
Stars: Frank Welker, Ted Cassidy, William Schallert, Ross Martin
Votes: 66
43. Bobick Is a Guest of Barbos (1977 TV Short)
9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
In the absence of the owner, the dog throws a party with a homeless friend.
Director: Vladimir Popov | Stars: Yuriy Nikulin, Oleg Tabakov
Votes: 1,523
44. Cesar Millan: Doggie Nightmares (2013 TV Special)
Reality-TV
A family wants to adopt a companion for their Yorkshire Terrier but end up with serious issues. How will Cesar Millan assist them to overcome their issues?
Stars: Alina Foley, Crissy Guerrero, Cesar Millan, James Troost
Votes: 11
45. Nancy Drew: Ghost Dogs of Moon Lake (2002 Video Game)
E | Adventure, Mystery
Teen detective Nancy Drew investigates sightings of ghost dogs at the former home of a 1920s gangster.
Director: Max Holechek | Stars: Lani Minella, Katie Klein, Scott Plusquellec, David S. Hogan
Votes: 121
46. Abe (2007)
G | 8 min | Short, Drama
The summer sun shines mesmerizing light down onto a lovely cottage in the country. Abe, a bright 4 year old Golden Retriever (41 in dog years), is lazing on the porch; he is the beloved dog... See full summary »
Director: Khen Shalem | Star: Emmo
47.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Smoke: Part 1
(1970)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Chris feels betrayed when his mother marries Cal Finch so soon after his father's death. Feeling alone in his grief Chris encounters a stray dog that helps him deal with his loss and anger.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Earl Holliman, Ron Howard, Jacqueline Scott, Shug Fisher
Votes: 15
48.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Smoke: Part 2
(1970)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
When he finds out the dog's real owner may be around, Chris runs away, only to become a hero by saving an elderly couple from a fire.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Earl Holliman, Ron Howard, Jacqueline Scott, Shug Fisher
Votes: 14
49.
Swiss Family Robinson (1975–1976)
Episode:
The Wild Dog
(1976)
60 min | Adventure, Family
A pack of wild dogs appear near the Robinson's camp and begin terrorizing the castaways. As the group tries to decide on a strategy they begin to think the alpha animal was once a tame pet.
Director: Don McDougall | Stars: Martin Milner, Pat Delaney, Willie Aames, Eric Olson
50.
Run, Joe, Run (1974–1975)
Episode:
Six Seals, Two Whales and a Dog
(1974)
Adventure, Drama, Family
Joe sneaks on to a truck and ends up at wild Animal Park and is befriended and taken in by a little boy Tim and his Father who own the Dolphin act at the park then make Joe apart of the show.
Director: Herman Hoffman | Stars: Todd Bass, Paul Frees, James Hampton, Shepherd Sanders