Must-see movies for animal lovers

The idea of making animals the protagonists of movies is very old. They gained relevance over time and, in some productions, dictate the course of the entire story.

Not all films with animals are aimed at children. Surely you've watched one of these movies, but if not, what are you waiting for?

Who hasn't been moved by the story of the dog 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale' and his faithful friend Parker Wilson, played by Richard Gere? Based on true events, the film is a story of loyalty and friendship that transcends reality and death.

A castaway develops a marvelous relationship with a Bengal tiger in this acclaimed movie that won various awards. The music, visual effects, and director Ang Lee got an Oscar for the film, while it was also nominated for Best Film overall.

Tom Hanks plays a detective who is left with a dog to help him find a killer. An endearing movie showing the comedic talent of a young Hanks - and the dog, of course.

The grueling story of World War I is told from the perspective of a horse that is forced to participate in it. A moving, visually stunning, and heartbreaking film.

Marley is a golden labrador who has conquered the world. The adventures and misadventures of the puppy, along with its family, are unforgettable, especially for people who have had similar experiences with their four-legged friends. In 2011, the film received a sequel.

It tells the story of a family that wants another child and ends up adopting Stuart, a cute little mouse. However, the couple's only child does not accept his new brother, as well as the house cat, and he needs to win the love of his new companions.

'March of the Penguins' is a documentary that tells the story of Emperor Penguins and their breeding cycle. It mixes love, drama, courage, and adventure in the heart of Antarctica, the most isolated and inhospitable region in the world.

Scarlett Johansson and Matt Damon form an endearing duo running a zoo from scratch. The different exotic animals on their terrain make for wonderful and funny moments.

'The One and Only Ivan' is a story about friendship and the importance of home. Ivan is a gorilla who shares its habitat in a mall with other animals. With the arrival of a baby elephant named Ruby, it begins to wonder about the life it leads, and that's when the plot unfolds.

The beautiful story of friendship between the orca whale Willy and the boy Jesse drew many tears in cinemas. Their intelligence and docile demeanor demystified the species that was known as ferocious. The plot, produced in 1993, got sequels in 1995 and 1997.

The cute and funny story of this little piggy's overcoming the odds makes him one of the most beloved animal protagonists in cinema. The feature film was nominated for an Oscar in the "Best Picture" category, but won the statuette for "Best Visual Effects".

This thriller with Samuel L. Jackson and Elsa Pataky (photo) has become a cult hit and people like to watch it for laughs. The story is summarized in the title: an FBI agent needs to deal with - and survive - the presence of a large number of venomous snakes on a flight between Honolulu and Los Angeles.

A classic never goes out of style. The adventures of the collie dog breed are unforgettable. Lassie showed the world the power of love and the great friendship that can exist between humans and animals.

The first film was released in 1943, then got new versions in 1951, 1999, and 2005. It was an absolute success and became a series. At first, it was on the air for 19 years (1954 -1973). It was re-shot in the 1980s and also in 1997 for Animal Planet.

The most sarcastic cat known and who also hates Mondays was created in 1978 in the form of comic strips. In 2004 it won his first film, made in animation in the midst of real characters. A sequel was released in 2006.

After the famous Disney cartoon, she returned in 2021, more wicked than ever, with a movie of her own. Of course, the evil and vengeful Cruella (Emma Stone) was recognized as such by the Dalmatians in this new adventure.

Another live-action with the dogs featured Glenn Close. The feature is the story of Pongo and Perdita, a couple of Dalmatians who have their puppies kidnapped by the terrible Cruella De Vil. They dive into the rescue adventure by returning with 99 puppies. The franchise also features '102 Dalmatians' (2000) and 'Cruella' (2021).

A boy is stranded on the African coast in the 1940s and finds that his companion in the adventure is a horse. He bonds with the horse until it helps him escape his fate.

A 1968 classic. Astronaut George Taylor traveled after centuries of hibernation and, he woke up on a planet ruled by apes, where humans were nothing more than slaves. The film became a saga composed of 9 productions.

The first film tells the story of a group of researchers who go on an expedition to arrest an anaconda. The other titles in the franchise (plus 3 and a crossover) also have a lot of adventure around capturing and destroying these creatures.

A young Scarlett Johansson falls off her horse and is worried that the animal is too traumatized by the accident to ever ride it again. She and her mother (Kristin Scott Thomas) visit the 'horse whisperer,' played by Robert Redford, who tries to win the trust of the horse again and inadvertently steals the mother's heart in the process.

Not 'real' animals, at least not today, but they still behaved like them in the futuristic Jurassic Park. Who never had their eyes glued to the screen when chaos was raging in this movie? In all, there are four productions that enchanted the public. The films were shot in 1993, 1997, 2001, 2015, 2018, and 2022.

A 1970s classic, the movie 'Jaws' - directed by Steven Spielberg, caused quite a stir in a generation. The production won several awards, including three Oscars, and spawned three sequels: 'Jaws II' (1978), 'Jaws III' (1983), and 'Jaws IV - Revenge' (1987).

'Beethoven' is a series of six films that began in 1992. In the plot, a fun and clumsy Saint Bernard is adopted by a family at the request of the children. It grows and grows and grows some more, making a lot of trouble.

Based on real events, Bob the Kitten was responsible for the overcoming story of street musician James Bowen. The film is inspired by the book of the same name, considered a best seller in the same year. The real-life Bob died in 2020.

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