Movies About Talking Dogs

From Directors: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, starring Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, John Ratzenberger, Christopher Plummer
Rated PG

Up is an animated film released in 2009, directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson. The film follows the story of an elderly widower named Carl Fredricksen, who sets off on an extraordinary journey to fulfill his late wife's dream of visiting Paradise Falls in South America. He teams up with a young Wilderness Explorer named Russell, and they embark on a thrilling adventure of a lifetime, encountering talking dogs, wildlife, and a villainous explorer. Along the way, Carl and Russell learn valuable lessons about friendship, courage, and the importance of following your dreams.

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

Umberto D. (1952) is an Italian neorealist drama film directed by Vittorio De Sica. The film follows the story of Umberto Domenico Ferrari, an elderly pensioner who is struggling to survive in Rome on a meager income. Umberto is unable to pay his rent and is facing eviction. He becomes desperate and attempts to find a job, but is unsuccessful. He is eventually taken in by a kindly family, but his situation doesn’t improve. Umberto is forced to make difficult choices between his loyalty to his beloved dog, Flike, and his financial needs. The film offers a powerful portrait of the struggles of the elderly and impoverished in Italy.

From Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Mervyn LeRoy, Norman Taurog, Richard Thorpe, King Vidor, starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr
Rated PG

The Wizard of Oz (1939) is a classic musical fantasy film directed by Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Mervyn LeRoy, Norman Taurog, Richard Thorpe, and King Vidor. Based on the novel by L. Frank Baum, the movie follows a Kansas farm girl named Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her loyal dog Toto as they are blown into a magical world by a tornado. Along her journey to the Emerald City, Dorothy meets the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), Tin Man (Jack Haley), Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), and the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton). With their help, Dorothy seeks to find the Wizard of Oz who can help her get back home. Along her journey, she discovers the importance of friendship and home. In the end, Dorothy and her friends discover that the Wizard of Oz was always within them and they were able to make their way back home.

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

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

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

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

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

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

From Roger Spottiswoode, starring Tom Hanks, Mare Winningham, Craig T. Nelson, Reginald VelJohnson
Rated PG