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

57 dog titles ranked by quality and fame, with where to stream.

1. 1Up (2009)Wholesome humor · nostalgic · family watch · emotionally heavy · PGAn elderly man finds whimsical adventure and renewed purpose with a persistent young explorer.Disney+
2. 2Adventure Time (2010) · seriesAbsurdist humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · TV-PGWhimsical escapades unfold in a mystical land, blending absurdist humor with wholesome, surreal adventures.Hulu · Max
3. 3Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)Heartwarming · family watch · 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. 4Isle of Dogs (2018)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · measured · PG-13Banished dogs on a garbage island embark on a charming, absurd adventure with a determined young boy.Disney+ · Max
5. 5Bluey (2018) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-YA playful Blue Heeler turns everyday family life into heartwarming, imaginative adventures with wholesome humor.Disney+
6. 6Flow (2024)Whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA lonely cat drifts on a whimsical, melancholy ark, learning to belong in a world remade by water.Criterion
7. 7Togo (2019)Uplifting · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA man and his lead sled dog brave the treacherous Alaskan tundra in an uplifting, true-life adventure.
8. 8Lilo & Stitch (2002)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · 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)Feel good · family watch · measured · PGA devoted dog’s soul journeys through multiple lives, always finding its way back to beloved humans.Tubi
10. 10Song of the Sea (2014)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA whimsical, melancholy journey unfolds as a seal child and brother navigate a magical world to find home.
11. 11A Dog's Purpose (2017)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · PGA whimsical adventure follows a dog’s spirit through many lives, always searching for purpose and connection.MGM+ · Tubi
12. 12The Call of the Wild (2020)Epic · family watch · measured · PGA big-hearted dog leaves California for the Yukon, finding adventure and his true place in a heartwarming, epic journey.Disney+
13. 13Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)Dry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · 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
14. 14As Good as It Gets (1997)Dry wit · heartwarming · date night · emotionally heavy · PG-13A misanthropic author, a single mother, and a gay artist forge an unlikely, heartwarming friendship.
15. 15Superman (2025)Epic · family watch · 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)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · GWholesome, brisk adventure ensues as animated dalmatians outwit a campy villain to save their puppies.Disney+
17. 17The Mask (1994)Big broad humor · whimsical · comfort watch · strong violence · PG-13A shy bank clerk becomes a zany, green-faced wild man, charming a singer and battling mobsters.Tubi
18. 18The Artist (2011)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · 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)Wholesome humor · melancholy · family watch · emotionally heavy · PGA young couple navigates life's heartwarming and melancholy moments with their boisterous, beloved retriever.
20. 20Frasier (1993) · seriesDry wit · heartwarming · family watch · 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)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · GA fox and a hound navigate a friendship tested by nature's expectations, leading to inevitable melancholy.Disney+
22. 22Balto (1995)Heartwarming · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · GAn outcast half-wolf braves the Alaskan wilderness to deliver life-saving medicine and become a hero.
23. 23How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · 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)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · GA cheese-loving inventor and his clever dog face a monstrous rabbit threatening their town's vegetable contest.
25. 25Frankenweenie (2012)Mildly scary · no gore · measured · PGA young boy's heartwarming, darkly-comic science experiment brings his beloved pet back to whimsical, campy life.Disney+
26. 26Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · PGA giant red dog brings heartwarming, wholesome, and whimsical adventures to a girl and her uncle in New York City.Paramount+
27. 27Paterson (2016)Dry wit · cozy · comfort watch · a slow burn · RA poetic bus driver and his artist wife find quiet beauty in the everyday rhythms of their small town.Prime Video
28. 28The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · PGA nervous terrier faces whimsical, brisk adventures in the countryside, learning courage from a gruff farm dog.
29. 29DC League of Super-Pets (2022)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · 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)Dry wit · cozy · date night · brisk · NRA witty, wholesome mystery unfolds briskly as a husband and wife solve a cozy, whimsical crime.Kanopy
31. 31Dug Days (2021) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-GA lovable talking dog finds whimsical adventures and heartwarming moments in his own suburban backyard.Disney+
32. 32Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGA mischievous sheep's quest for a day off turns into a brisk, wholesome adventure in the Big City.Max · Tubi
33. 33The Boss Baby (2017)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGA new baby's arrival turns a family upside down, told through a wildly imaginative seven-year-old's eyes.
34. 34The Jetsons (1962) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-GA futuristic family navigates a whimsical, automated world, finding wholesome humor in everyday misadventures.Hulu
35. 35The Secret Life of Pets (2016)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGMischievous pets embark on a brisk, wholesome adventure through New York City, finding heartwarming friendship along the way.
36. 36The Garfield Movie (2024)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGA pampered housecat and his canine pal embark on a brisk, wholesome, and whimsical high-stakes heist.Hulu
37. 37Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGA genius dog and his boy travel through history to fix time after their amazing machine is stolen.
38. 38Click (2006)Big broad humor · whimsical · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · PG-13A magical remote control offers a workaholic a whimsical shortcut through life, with bittersweet and heartwarming results.Starz
39. 39Supergirl (2026)Epic · party watch · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A hero's quest for vengeance and justice propels an epic, interstellar adventure against a ruthless adversary.Max
40. 40The Mountain Between Us (2017)Suspenseful · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Stranded survivors endure a gritty, intimate struggle against the elements, finding unexpected connection in the vast wilderness.
41. 41PAW Patrol (2013) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-YAdorable pups with special gear uplift their town, solving problems with wholesome, measured whimsy.Netflix · Paramount+ · Prime Video
42. 42Oliver & Company (1988)Wholesome humor · family watch · mildly scary · measured · GAn orphaned kitten navigates New York City streets, finding heartwarming friendship and wholesome adventure with a pack of dogs.Disney+
43. 43The Family (2013)Dark satire · pulpy · late-night trip · strong violence · RA mob family in witness protection finds their old habits clash hilariously with their quiet new French town.Netflix · Prime Video · Kanopy
44. 44Babe (1995)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · GA charming pig discovers his true calling among a barnyard of quirky friends and a kindhearted farmer.
45. 45Wonder Boys (2000)Dry wit · melancholy · full attention · emotionally heavy · RA witty, darkly comic drama unfolds as a stalled writer navigates a melancholy, misadventurous weekend.Kanopy · Hoopla
46. 46Scooby-Doo (2002)Big broad humor · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · PGA brisk, wholesome adventure unfolds as the Mystery Inc. gang investigates a campy, whimsical island amusement park.Max · YouTube (free)
47. 47Kate & Leopold (2001)Whimsical · date night · measured · PG-13A 19th-century duke and a modern woman find whimsical romance across a charming, time-traveling portal.Kanopy · Hoopla
48. 48Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)Big broad humor · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · PGA masked villain unleashes classic monsters, forcing Mystery Inc. to confront their past and their purpose.Max
49. 49101 Dalmatians (1996)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · GA fashionista's fur fantasy turns into a frantic, feel-good chase with a hundred-plus puppies.Disney+
50. 50Daylight (1996)Suspenseful · 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
51. 51Hulk (2003)Epic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · PG-13A tormented scientist battles his inner demons as rage transforms him into a powerful, green behemoth.YouTube (free)
52. 52Doctor Dolittle (1998)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · PG-13A doctor's reawakened childhood gift for animal conversation creates whimsical, feel-good family comedy.Disney+
53. 53Beethoven (1992)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · PGA giant St. Bernard brings heartwarming chaos and wholesome humor to a family's suburban life.
54. 54Just Married (2003)Big broad humor · romantic · date night · brisk · PG-13A whirlwind romance leads to a comical honeymoon as two newlyweds navigate family and expectations.Prime Video
55. 55102 Dalmatians (2000)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · GA wholesome, brisk comedy unleashes a laugh-packed quest with an unlikely, irresistible animal alliance.Disney+
56. 56Cats & Dogs (2001)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGA secret world of pets wages an epic, campy battle for domestic supremacy with broad humor.
57. 57Son of the Mask (2005)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGA cartoonist's dog finds a magical mask, unleashing whimsical, absurd chaos on his new family.YouTube (free)

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