Good Movies About Dogs

From Vittorio De Sica, starring Carlo Battisti, Maria Pia Casilio, Lina Gennari, Ileana Simova
Rated Not Rated

Umberto D. is a heart-wrenching Italian neorealist film directed by Vittorio De Sica in 1952. It follows the story of Umberto Domenico Ferrari, an elderly man struggling to make ends meet on his meager pension. He is soon forced to move out of his rented apartment but struggles to find a place he can afford. As his financial situation worsen and his health deteriorates, Umberto must find a way to survive while trying to hold onto his dignity. The film is a powerful and poignant portrait of an elderly man's struggle with poverty, loneliness, and the harsh realities of life. Umberto D. serves as a stark reminder of the importance of protecting the rights and welfare of the elderly.

From Wes Anderson, starring Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Edward Norton, Bob Balaban
Rated PG-13

Isle of Dogs is a 2018 stop motion animated comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson and written by Anderson, Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, and Kunichi Nomura. Set in a dystopian future Japan, the film follows Atari Kobayashi, a young boy in search of his lost dog Spots. To find Spots, Atari embarks on a journey to Trash Island, a vast garbage dump inhabited by exiled dogs. Along the way, he is aided by a pack of five dogs, Chief, Rex, King, Duke, and Boss, who help him navigate the treacherous island and its various perils. The film also features an ensemble voice cast and visual style which pays homage to traditional Japanese cinema.

From Simon Curtis, starring Kevin Costner, Milo Ventimiglia, Jackie Minns, Marcus Hondro
Rated PG

The Art of Racing in the Rain is a 2019 drama film directed by Simon Curtis, based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Garth Stein. The film follows the story of a race car driver, Denny Swift, and his beloved pet dog, Enzo. As Denny's life is thrown into chaos due to a series of unexpected events, Enzo reflects on the teachings of Denny's favorite author, the Roman philosopher Seneca, and comes to understand the importance of embracing the uncertainties of life. With the support of his lovable canine companion, Denny faces his biggest challenge as he strives for success both on and off the racetrack. The Art of Racing in the Rain is a heartwarming story of family, resilience, and the extraordinary bond between a man and his best friend.

From Christopher Guest, starring Fred Willard, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Jennifer Coolidge
Rated PG-13

From Gail Mancuso, starring Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Kathryn Prescott, Marg Helgenberger
Rated PG

From Frank Marshall, starring Paul Walker, Jason Biggs, Bruce Greenwood, Moon Bloodgood
Rated PG

From Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Jack Cutting, starring Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Peggy Lee, Bill Thompson
Rated G

From Directors: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske, Wolfgang Reitherman, starring Rod Taylor, Betty Lou Gerson, J. Pat O'Malley, Martha Wentworth
Rated G

From Robert Stevenson, starring Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Tommy Kirk, Jeff York
Rated Approved

From Lasse Hallström, starring Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton, Bryce Gheisar
Rated PG

From Fred M. Wilcox, starring Roddy McDowall, Donald Crisp, May Whitty, Edmund Gwenn
Rated Passed

From David Frankel, starring Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane, Kathleen Turner
Rated PG

From Jay Russell, starring Frankie Muniz, Kevin Bacon, Diane Lane, Luke Wilson
Rated PG

From Fletcher Markle, starring Émile Genest, John Drainie, Tommy Tweed, Sandra Scott
Rated G

From Masanori Hata, starring Kyôko Koizumi, Dudley Moore, Chatran, Pû
Rated G

From Directors: Paul Fierlinger, Sandra Fierlinger, starring Christopher Plummer, Lynn Redgrave, Isabella Rossellini, Peter Gerety
Rated Not Rated

From Directors: Byron Howard, Chris Williams, starring John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Mark Walton
Rated PG

From Norman Tokar, starring James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Jack Ging, Lonny Chapman
Rated G

From Randal Kleiser, starring Ethan Hawke, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Jed, Seymour Cassel
Rated PG

From Chris Sanders, starring Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Cara Gee, Dan Stevens
Rated PG

From Charles Sturridge, starring John Lynch, Samantha Morton, Peter O'Toole, Peter Dinklage
Rated PG

From Claire Denis, starring Michel Subor, Grégoire Colin, Yekaterina Golubeva, Bambou
Rated Unrated

From Charles Martin Smith, starring Ashley Judd, Jonah Hauer-King, Edward James Olmos, Alexandra Shipp
Rated PG

From Boaz Yakin, starring Thomas Haden Church, Josh Wiggins, Luke Kleintank, Lauren Graham
Rated PG

From Wayne Wang, starring AnnaSophia Robb, Jeff Daniels, Eva Marie Saint, Cicely Tyson
Rated PG