The best dog movies and shows, ranked, with the sad ones flagged

55 dog titles from the recognizable third of the CouchRot catalog, ranked by quality and fame. Every page carries scare, gore, violence and emotional-weight tags, plus where to stream in the US.

1. 1Up (2009)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGAn elderly man finds whimsical adventure and renewed purpose with a persistent young explorer.Disney+
2. 2Adventure Time (2010) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGWhimsical escapades unfold in a mystical land, blending absurdist humor with wholesome, surreal adventures.Hulu · Max
3. 3Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · GA loyal dog's devotion to his owner creates a deep bond that transcends time and warms the heart.YouTube (free) · Tubi
4. 4Bluey (2018) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-YA playful Blue Heeler turns everyday family life into heartwarming, imaginative adventures with wholesome humor.Disney+
5. 5Flow (2024)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA lonely cat drifts on a whimsical, melancholy ark, learning to belong in a world remade by water.Criterion
6. 6Togo (2019)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA man and his lead sled dog brave the treacherous Alaskan tundra in an uplifting, true-life adventure.
7. 7Isle of Dogs (2018)No gore · measured · PG-13Banished dogs on a garbage island embark on a charming, absurd adventure with a determined young boy.Disney+ · Max
8. 8Lilo & Stitch (2002)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA mischievous alien genetic experiment finds family and belonging with a Hawaiian girl in a heartwarming, whimsical adventure.Disney+
9. 9A Dog's Journey (2019)No gore · measured · PGA devoted dog’s soul journeys through multiple lives, always finding its way back to beloved humans.Netflix
10. 10Song of the Sea (2014)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA whimsical, melancholy journey unfolds as a seal child and brother navigate a magical world to find home.
11. 11A Dog's Purpose (2017)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA whimsical adventure follows a dog’s spirit through many lives, always searching for purpose and connection.Netflix · YouTube (free)
12. 12The Call of the Wild (2020)No gore · measured · PGA big-hearted dog leaves California for the Yukon, finding adventure and his true place in a heartwarming, epic journey.Disney+
13. 13As Good as It Gets (1997)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A misanthropic author, a single mother, and a gay artist forge an unlikely, heartwarming friendship.
14. 14Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)No gore · measured · PG-13A defiant city kid and his cantankerous foster uncle forge an unlikely bond while on the run in the New Zealand bush.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
15. 15Superman (2025)No gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A brisk adventure follows a hero's journey to reconcile alien heritage with a human upbringing, all while feeling uplifting.Prime Video · Max
16. 16One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)Mildly scary · brisk · GWholesome, brisk adventure ensues as animated dalmatians outwit a campy villain to save their puppies.Disney+
17. 17The Mask (1994)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A shy bank clerk becomes a zany, green-faced wild man, charming a singer and battling mobsters.Peacock
18. 18The Artist (2011)No gore · measured · PG-13A silent film star's world fades with the advent of sound, but a new love story begins.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
19. 19Marley & Me (2008)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA young couple navigates life's heartwarming and melancholy moments with their boisterous, beloved retriever.
20. 20Frasier (1993) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA witty radio psychiatrist navigates family life and love with wholesome, measured humor in Seattle.Prime Video · Hulu · Paramount+
21. 21The Fox and the Hound (1981)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · GA fox and a hound navigate a friendship tested by nature's expectations, leading to inevitable melancholy.Disney+
22. 22Balto (1995)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · GAn outcast half-wolf braves the Alaskan wilderness to deliver life-saving medicine and become a hero.
23. 23How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)No gore · measured · GA bitter Grinch, disguised as Santa, raids a village to steal Christmas cheer in this whimsical, feel-good animation.Peacock
24. 24Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)Mildly scary · measured · GA cheese-loving inventor and his clever dog face a monstrous rabbit threatening their town's vegetable contest.
25. 25Frankenweenie (2012)Mildly scary · measured · PGA young boy's heartwarming, darkly-comic science experiment brings his beloved pet back to whimsical, campy life.Disney+
26. 26Paterson (2016)No gore · a slow burn · RA poetic bus driver and his artist wife find quiet beauty in the everyday rhythms of their small town.Prime Video
27. 27The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)Mildly scary · brisk · PGA nervous terrier faces whimsical, brisk adventures in the countryside, learning courage from a gruff farm dog.Peacock
28. 28Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021)No gore · measured · PGA giant red dog brings heartwarming, wholesome, and whimsical adventures to a girl and her uncle in New York City.Paramount+
29. 29DC League of Super-Pets (2022)No gore · brisk · PGA super-dog assembles a quirky shelter animal team to rescue kidnapped superheroes in this brisk, wholesome adventure.Max
30. 30The Thin Man (1934)No gore · brisk · NRA witty, wholesome mystery unfolds briskly as a husband and wife solve a cozy, whimsical crime.Kanopy
31. 31The Boss Baby (2017)No gore · brisk · PGA new baby's arrival turns a family upside down, told through a wildly imaginative seven-year-old's eyes.Netflix
32. 32Dug Days (2021) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-GA lovable talking dog finds whimsical adventures and heartwarming moments in his own suburban backyard.Disney+
33. 33Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)No gore · brisk · PGA mischievous sheep's quest for a day off turns into a brisk, wholesome adventure in the Big City.Max · Tubi
34. 34The Jetsons (1962) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-GA futuristic family navigates a whimsical, automated world, finding wholesome humor in everyday misadventures.Hulu
35. 35The Secret Life of Pets (2016)No gore · brisk · PGMischievous pets embark on a brisk, wholesome adventure through New York City, finding heartwarming friendship along the way.Hulu · Peacock
36. 36Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)No gore · brisk · PGA genius dog and his boy travel through history to fix time after their amazing machine is stolen.
37. 37Click (2006)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A magical remote control offers a workaholic a whimsical shortcut through life, with bittersweet and heartwarming results.Starz
38. 38Supergirl (2026)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A hero's quest for vengeance and justice propels an epic, interstellar adventure against a ruthless adversary.
39. 39The Mountain Between Us (2017)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Stranded survivors endure a gritty, intimate struggle against the elements, finding unexpected connection in the vast wilderness.
40. 40PAW Patrol (2013) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-YAdorable pups with special gear uplift their town, solving problems with wholesome, measured whimsy.Netflix · Paramount+ · Prime Video
41. 41Oliver & Company (1988)Mildly scary · measured · GAn orphaned kitten navigates New York City streets, finding heartwarming friendship and wholesome adventure with a pack of dogs.Disney+
42. 42The Family (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA mob family in witness protection finds their old habits clash hilariously with their quiet new French town.Netflix · Prime Video · Kanopy
43. 43Babe (1995)No gore · measured · GA charming pig discovers his true calling among a barnyard of quirky friends and a kindhearted farmer.
44. 44Wonder Boys (2000)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA witty, darkly comic drama unfolds as a stalled writer navigates a melancholy, misadventurous weekend.Kanopy · Hoopla
45. 45Scooby-Doo (2002)Mildly scary · brisk · PGA brisk, wholesome adventure unfolds as the Mystery Inc. gang investigates a campy, whimsical island amusement park.YouTube (free)
46. 46Kate & Leopold (2001)No gore · measured · PG-13A 19th-century duke and a modern woman find whimsical romance across a charming, time-traveling portal.MGM+
47. 47Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)Mildly scary · brisk · PGA masked villain unleashes classic monsters, forcing Mystery Inc. to confront their past and their purpose.
48. 48101 Dalmatians (1996)Mildly scary · brisk · GA fashionista's fur fantasy turns into a frantic, feel-good chase with a hundred-plus puppies.Disney+
49. 49Daylight (1996)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13Survivors of a spectacular tunnel collapse face relentless peril as a former EMS chief guides them through the gritty wreckage.Starz
50. 50Hulk (2003)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A tormented scientist battles his inner demons as rage transforms him into a powerful, green behemoth.YouTube (free)
51. 51Doctor Dolittle (1998)No gore · measured · PG-13A doctor's reawakened childhood gift for animal conversation creates whimsical, feel-good family comedy.Disney+
52. 52Beethoven (1992)Mildly scary · measured · PGA giant St. Bernard brings heartwarming chaos and wholesome humor to a family's suburban life.
53. 53102 Dalmatians (2000)No gore · brisk · GA wholesome, brisk comedy unleashes a laugh-packed quest with an unlikely, irresistible animal alliance.Disney+
54. 54Cats & Dogs (2001)No gore · brisk · PGA secret world of pets wages an epic, campy battle for domestic supremacy with broad humor.
55. 55Son of the Mask (2005)No gore · brisk · PGA cartoonist's dog finds a magical mask, unleashing whimsical, absurd chaos on his new family.YouTube (free)

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