Old Movies About Dogs

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

Umberto D. is a 1952 Italian neorealist film directed by Vittorio De Sica. The film follows the story of an elderly pensioner named Umberto Domenico Ferrari (Carlo Battisti), a retired civil servant in Rome who is struggling to find the money to pay his rent. Despite his desperate attempts to keep his home, Umberto is ultimately evicted and is forced to wander the streets with his dog Flike, desperately searching for a place to stay. Along the way, he encounters a number of characters who help him in his quest to find a home - including a sympathetic maid (Maria Pia Casilio) and a young student (Lina Gennari) - but his situation only grows more desperate as his funds and options dwindle. Ultimately, Umberto is forced to make a difficult decision about his future. Umberto D. is a heartbreakingly honest look at the plight of the elderly in a society that doesn’t value their contributions, and a powerful reminder of the human cost of poverty.

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

Isle of Dogs tells the story of 12-year-old Atari Kobayashi, who sets off on an epic journey to find his missing dog, Spots. After all dogs are exiled to Trash Island due to a supposed dog flu, Atari embarks on a quest to find his best friend. Along the way, he meets a pack of loyal canines and a ragtag group of humans who help him on his mission. Together, they confront a corrupt mayor and uncover a devious plot that threatens the future of all dogs and people on the island. Through courage and friendship, Atari and his newfound friends must join forces to save their beloved home.

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 and based on the 2008 novel by Garth Stein. It follows the life of a race car driver, Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia), and his beloved dog Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner). When Denny's wife, Eve (Amanda Seyfried), is diagnosed with a terminal illness, Denny must face the reality of his mortality and the fragility of life. With the help of Enzo, Denny is able to draw on the lessons of racing to overcome life's obstacles. The film is an emotional journey that highlights the power of relationships, the strength of courage, and the importance of accepting life as it comes.

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