Movies with dogs in the title role: adventure, drama, comedy: a list of the best

Films with dogs in the main role constitute a special category of cinema, because they are loved by all without exception and can soften the heart, move and penetrate to the depths of the soul even the most "thick-skinned" viewer. Almost all films are suitable for viewing by the whole family. Imagine the best comedy, adventure and drama films with dogs in the title role.

"101 Dalmatians"

Comedy-adventure family picture, especially recommended for fans of Dalmatians, which will be in the film a lot. "101 Dalmatians" (1996) is a story about Dalmatian puppies, who were abducted by the unlucky helpers of the horrible extravagant Cruella de Ville, who wanted to replenish her huge wardrobe with a fur coat from spotted dog skins. The parents of the puppies, as well as their friends, rush to the aid of the 99 charming Dalmatians who were in trouble. The film directed by Stephen Jerek with Jeff Daniels, Glenn Close and Dalmatians in the lead roles will present a lot of positive emotions and laughter.

Interesting fact

In the shootings, 20 adult dogs and more than 200 Dalmatian puppies were involved. No animal was hurt.

"Beethoven" - the film of 1992

This kind, light soul comedy film about the St. Bernard named Beethoven, who accidentally fell into the family. The dog changed the life of the family and won love, adoration from all its members, including a chapter that was initially categorically against the dog in the house. The screenwriters of the film were John Hughes and Emmy Jones; Roles played by Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Nicole Tom and others. This wonderful picture can be enjoyed by the family, including children. Despite the fact that "Beethoven" - a 1992 film - a product of American cinema, there is not a single gram of vulgarity and glamor. Separately worth mentioning simpatyagu-Beethoven - a huge shaggy beautiful dog, which coped remarkably with its role.

Interesting fact

After the big picture, the Veterinary Association of America was so outraged by the director's move that made the leader of the veterinary dog abduction group that she sent an official letter of protest to the chief executive of the American Film Association, Jack Valenti.

"Digby, the biggest dog in the world"

"Digby, the biggest dog in the world" (1973) is a children's fantastic comedy about Digby - a dog of Bobtail breed, which as a result of the scientific experiment has found a huge size. The painting was shot in the UK by director Joseph McGrath. In addition to the luxurious Bobtail, roles were performed by Jim Dale, Spike Milligan, Richard Beaumont and others.

"Bitch from Beverly Hills"

"Bitch of Beverly Hills" - a 2008 film about a spoiled Chihuahua Chloe, which the hostess, a very well-off lady from Beverly Hills, carries on and allows almost everything. But everything changes when the owner of the dog is forced to leave and leave Chloe under the care of young and irresponsible assistant Viv. The girl has her own plans, which she does not intend to change. So, Chloe and Viv go on a trip to Mexico, where the dog is kidnapped.

The adored mistress of Chloe will have to endure many misadventures in a completely unfamiliar country and organize her escape. And at this time the dog of gardener Papi in love with her hurries to help the chihuahua. "Bitch of Beverly Hills" is a 2008 film directed by Raja Gosnell, starring Manolo Cardona, Piper Perabo, Jamie Lee Curtis.

"Turner and Hooch"

What other films with dogs in the main role are recommended for viewing? Of course, the American good comedy with a touch of drama and the sad end of director Roger Spottistvood for family viewing "Turner and Hooch." Fate of the fate of the detective-perfectionist Scott Turner, adoring order and a clear order of life, is in the same house with an absolutely unmanageable Bordeaux dog, whose hobby is to break and destroy everything that comes in the way. They will have to make friends and make concessions. In the lead roles - a fiery red dog, Tom Hanks, Mayor Winningsham and Craig T. Nelson.

"Marley and I"

American very bright kind film directed by David Frankel based on the book by John Grogan "Marley and I" with an uncomplicated story about a young couple who got herself a puppy Labrador Marley, who became a full member of the family and a faithful affectionate friend. The film is included in the top 10 most cute animal pictures according to Hill's expert brand, compiled in 2015 for the Children's Day.

"Human" roles were performed by Jennifer Joanna Aniston, Owen Wilson and Eric Dane.

Interesting Facts

The role of Labrador Marley was performed by 22 dogs.

John Grogan, whose autobiography took the picture, played the role of the owner of the cocker spaniel in the film in the training class.

"Lassie" - the 1994 film

American adventure picture with a collie dog in the title role, which can be reviewed thousands of times by the whole family. On the road home from another city, the Turner family accidentally picked up a collie and called it Lassie. Lassie gave a lot of happiness, joy, love and became part of the family and protector. However, the brave smart and resourceful collie will have to face and fight with ill-wishers to stay with the adoring Turner family. The screenwriters are Eric Knight and Matthew Jacobs. "Lassie" is a film starring Tom Gairi, Helen Slater, John Tenney and others.

"Belle and Sebastian"

Bright, kind French painting based on the eponymous series of stories by Aubrey Cecile directed by Nicolas Vanier. A boy named Sebastian lives in a small French village during the Second World War. Once in the village appears a huge white mountain dog Bel (Pyrenean Mountain Dog), which the locals are not at all pleased. Sebastian, while helping the dog hide, gets a real friend and goes with him on an exciting journey.

"White captivity"

"White Captivity" (2006) is a dramatic, very touching and suspenseful film, based on real events. He narrates about the survival of 8 sled dogs in the hardest conditions of the snowy Arctic winter as a result of force majeure. They must be backed and rescued by research scientists - Jerry Sheppard (Paul Walker), Cooper (Jason Biggs) and geologist (Bruce Greenwood), but before that, dogs need to hold out in a terrible white ice trap for a long six months. Director of the film "The White Captivity" (2006) by Frank Marshall. The roles of dog heroes forced to fight for their lives were played by Eskimo huskies, Siberian husky and Alaskan malamutes.

Interesting fact

The films were based on the tragic events of 1958, when only 2 dogs out of 15 were rescued during the evacuation of the Japanese scientific expedition.

"The White God"

This piercing, tragic, painful picture of the joint production of Germany, Sweden and Hungary about the cruel attitude of people to animals. The teenage girl is forced to part with her best friend - a dog named Hagen, because the father does not want to pay tax for the animal. The dog finds itself in difficult life circumstances, eventually crouching in the shelter, where with other dogs raises a riot against the cruel and heartless employees of the shelter. Cornelo Mundrutso's shot of the thriller drama with Jophia Psotta, Sandor Jeter and Lily Horvath in the cast can not remain indifferent.

Interesting Facts

The main character, Hagen, was played by twin dogs - Bodie and Luke, accidentally found in a parking lot in Arizona, when their owner wanted to give them to a dog shelter. All in the picture was involved about 300 dogs of "yard" breeds.

"Ginger dog"

A joint Australian-American picture based on the novel by Louis de Bernier directed by Kriv Stenders, bearing an instructive and educational character. The film begins with the fact that a stranger comes to the bar of one of the mining towns at a time when there is a discussion about what to do with a dying dog. No one can put a red dog to sleep, because he became a close friend to many, saved some from death and even helped to become happy. Everyone who appreciates the devotion and boundless faithfulness of dogs should see this film. The film starred Josh Lucas, Rachel Taylor, Roan Nicole and others.

"Hachiko: The most loyal friend"

This powerful touching American-British picture, based on real events that occurred in the Land of the Rising Sun, directed by Lasse Hallstrom, causes tears in everyone without exception. The bottomless strong devotion of the dog to its owner does not weaken even after the death of the latter. Every day Khachiko escorts the master-professor to the service and waits for him after work. One day a person dies, but in spite of this, the dog waits every day for the beloved master in the same place. The role of Hachiko was played by a dog of the Akita Inu breed, in the role of professor - Richard Tiffany Gere.

Interesting Facts

Hachiko plays 3 puppies and 3 dogs during the film.

The real dog in the Land of the Rising Sun has an obelisk established in 1934. The death of the dog caused such a public resonance that they declared a day of national mourning. During the Second World War the monument was destroyed, but already in 1948 it was reconstructed in Tokyo near the Shibuya station. The image of Khatiko in Japanese culture symbolizes boundless faithfulness and love.

"White Bim Black Ear" (1976)

Domestic cinema also made films with dogs in the title role. And quite not unsuccessfully. Soviet sentimental dramatic film-screen version of the novel by Gabriel Troepolsky - Stanislav Rostotsky's work with a dog of the English setter set in the title role, is called one of the most brutal Soviet films. A very sad story, showing the dog's huge trust in a person and the ability to forgive meanness and betrayal. The film makes you think about the attitude towards our lesser brothers and about compassion for animals. The roles were performed by Vyacheslav Tikhonov, Valentina Vladimirova and Mikhail Dadyko.

Interesting Facts

Vyacheslav Tikhonov, to make friends with the English setter, often walked with the dog before the shooting. As a result, the dog named Stif, who was called Styopka on the set, was very attached to the artist.

Monument to White Bim was installed in Voronezh on the square in front of the puppet theater "Shut" in 1998.