Best movies with dogs

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Best movies with dogs

Discover the best movies with dogs, ranked from best to worst.

Based on 900 votes, the movie Hachi: A Dog's Tale, starring Richard Gere and Joan Allen, came in first as the best movie with dogs, followed by Cats & Dogs and A Dog's Purpose from 2017. Scroll down for the top 10 movies with dogs, recommended by movie fans in 2026.

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Hachi: A Dog's Tale
2009 - Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Sarah Roemer, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Erick Avari, Robbie...
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Inspired by a true story that took place in Japan in the early twentieth century, this drama follows the special relationship that spontaneously developed between a university professor •••
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Cats & Dogs
2001 - Jeff Goldblum, Elizabeth Perkins, Alexander Pollock, Miriam Margolyes, Tobey Maguire...
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Since ancient times, two formidable adversaries have fought a war for control of planet Earth. It is so secret and subtle that it could be taking place in your own living room! Unknown to •••
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A Dog's Purpose
2017 - Josh Gad, K.J. Apa, Britt Robertson, Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Rylance, Luke...
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An adaptation of the beloved novel of the same name by W. Bruce Cameron, "A Dog's Purpose" presents the destiny of a devoted four-legged friend who discovers his purpose through the lens •••
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Togo
2019 - Willem Dafoe, Julianne Nicholson, Christopher Heyerdahl, Richard Dormer, Adrien Dorval...
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The untold true story, set in the winter of 1925, takes you to the treacherous terrain of the Alaskan tundra for a grand and uplifting adventure that will test the strength, courage and •••
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A Dog's Journey
2019 - Marg Helgenberger, Betty Gilpin, Henry Lau, Kathryn Prescott, Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad...
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Some friendships last more than a lifetime. This is also the case with the film A Dog's Journey, the continuation of the international success that won the hearts of millions of viewers, a •••
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The Call of the Wild
2020 - Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Colin Woodell, Karen Gillan, Omar Sy, Raven Scott, Wes...
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Adapted from the novel by beloved author Jack London, The Call of the Wild brings to the screen the story of Buck, a loving dog, whose domestic life is turned upside down when he is •••
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Oddball
2015 - Shane Jacobson, Sarah Snook, Alan Tudyk, Coco Jack Gillies, Richard Davies, Deborah...
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An eccentric chicken farmer trains his mischievous dog to protect a penguin sanctuary from fox attacks in an attempt to reunite his family and save their seaside town.
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Eight Below
2006 - Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, Moon Bloodgood, Jason Biggs, Gerard Plunkett, Wendy...
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In the Antarctic, after an expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren, sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd has to leave the polar base with his colleagues because a heavy snowstorm is approaching. He •••
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Snow Dogs
2002 - Cuba Gooding Jr., James Coburn, Sisqó, Nichelle Nichols, M. Emmet Walsh, Graham Greene...
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When a Miami dentist inherits a team of sled dogs, he must learn the trade or risk losing his pack to a grumpy mountain man.
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Bolt
2008 - John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Anne Lockhart, Greg Germann, Malcolm McDowell, Nick...
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For superdog Bolt (John Travolta), every day is full of adventure, danger and intrigue—at least until the cameras stop rolling, because Bolt is the star of a hit television series. When he •••
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Frequently asked questions

Which movie is in first place?

Hachi: A Dog's Tale is currently ranked first on TopFaves, with 85 votes for and 8 votes against in this list.

What are the top three spots?

The top three spots are held, in order, by Hachi: A Dog's Tale, Cats & Dogs, A Dog's Purpose. The ranking can change as votes are added.

What are the most recent movies in this list?

Among the titles with a known release year, the most recent are: Heart of the Beast (2026), PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (2026), Supergirl (2026).

Which movies from 2010–2019 are included?

Titles released in this period include A Dog's Journey (2019), Arctic Dogs (2019), The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019).

How many votes have been recorded?

In total, 900 votes have been recorded. The total refers to the whole list and is not the number of different people who voted.

How do I vote and how is the ranking decided?

Press the up arrow if you recommend an option or the down arrow if you do not. You can use the search box in the list to quickly find a name and vote directly. The order takes into account both positive and negative votes and how many there are, and positions can change as votes are added.