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    By Dalene Rovenstine
    March 4, 2026

There’s nothing quite like the love of a dog. They’re loyal, playful and affectionate — and once bonded with a human companion, they form a connection that’s hard to break. Seeing that relationship play out on screen can be both entertaining and emotional. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly comedy, an animated retelling of a classic novel, or just seeing some very good pups interact with their human co-stars, there’s a movie for you.

Read on for dog-centric films worth fetching for your next movie night. Canine viewing companions are optional, but encouraged.

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Dog Gone

How far would you go to find your lost dog? That’s the scary scenario college senior Fielding Marshall (Johnny Berchtold) faces when his adorable golden retriever mix, Gonker, goes missing along the Appalachian Trail. In this case, Fielding teams up with his dad (played by Rob Lowe) to find the pup — which they must do in a matter of days, as Gonker needs medication to survive. This feel-good film is based on a true story (which, yes, also features a good boy named Gonker), and is likely to make you hug your own pets a little tighter as you watch. 

Dog Gone
1h 35m   10+   2023
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Benji

The classic story of Benji, an orphaned puppy, gets a modern reboot in this 2018 version. Directed by Brandon Camp (whose father directed the 1974 original), Benji stars Gabriel Bateman and Darby Camp as brother and sister Carter and Frankie Hughes. The Hughes siblings become fast friends with Benji (played by a rescued shelter dog), who helps them when they fall into danger. This film is family-friendly — but beware, after watching this cute pup on screen, you may be wanting your own life-saving mutt at home!

Rescued by Ruby

A hyperactive border collie and a state trooper who has been repeatedly rejected by the K-9 unit are a match made in dog heaven in Rescued by Ruby. Daniel O’Neil (played by Grant Gustin) must qualify for the K-9 unit before he turns 30 years old — and it doesn’t help that the department has no funding for more German shepherds. Enter the titular Ruby, who has been adopted and returned to the shelter seven times. She may not seem like a perfect fit for the job, but the two must find a way to work together so Daniel can pass the K-9 exam in time. This heartwarming film, which also stars Scott Wolf, is based on a true story.

Seventeen

The love of a pet can make a person feel like home — more than any actual home. That’s how the main character, Héctor (played by Biel Montoro) feels in Seventeen. This Spanish comedy-drama, directed by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo, premiered at San Sebastián International Film Festival in 2019. After meeting and bonding with a dog named Oveja at an animal rescue center, Héctor runs away from his youth retention center to find his new friend. His brother, Ismael (Nacho Sánchez), goes along to help search, and to make sure the duo doesn’t end up in trouble.

June & Kopi

This 2021 Indonesian comedy is one for the whole family, but be warned that it has a bit of a tear-jerker ending. The premise is fairly straightforward: A graphic designer named Aya saves a stray dog from being chased by a group of kids. She names it June and brings her home to meet her husband, Ale, and pit bull Kopi. The two dogs become fast friends, but June becomes an even more important member of the family when Aya gives birth to a girl named Karin. June immediately becomes the baby’s protector and eventually the star of Aya’s graphic novel, June & Kopi. As Karin grows, it only shows the lengths June will go to to protect her human. But, like we said, you may want to have the tissues handy.

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