Are You A Dog Lover? 7 Films On OTT You Must Watch This Weekend

It's no secret that people love films about man's best friend, dogs. From animated to classic feel-good movies, these seven films have won netizens' hearts.

Earlier this year, pictures of a pet dog sticking by her owner throughout her delivery took the internet and our hearts by storm. Similarly, these films will perfectly showcase why dogs are man's best friend.

This mix of heartwarming stories even contains some films based on true stories about dogs and their adventures. These seven dog films are sure to make you smile and want to give your own pet dog a cuddle.

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7 Films For Dog Lovers

Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (2009)

Hachi: A Dog's Tale is a remake of the 1987 Japanese film Hachiko Monogatari. The original film told the true story of a dog named Hachiko, who lived in Japan from 1923 to 1935.

Professor Parker Wilson (played by Richard Gere) and his dog Hachi's bond is unmatched, and their tragic story becomes even more heartwarming when you remember the film is based on a true story.

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)

From novel to film, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey has won the hearts of readers and audiences since 1961.

The film follows two dogs and a cat as they embark on an "incredible journey" from a ranch back to their owners in San Francisco, United States. Seemingly abandoned, the three pets are set on a journey filled with missteps, danger, and fun.

The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)

The Art of Racing in the Rain will easily bring you to tears. The plot follows Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia), a Formula One racer who understands that the techniques used on the racetrack could also be used to successfully navigate through everyday life.

Denny Swift loves three things in his life – his wife, their daughter, and his best friend, a dog named Enzo. The movie is a heartwarming tale narrated by Enzo about his life experiences and wish to be born as a human.

Marley & Me (2008)

Based on an autobiographical book by journalist John Grogan published in 2005, Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog is a fun-filled drama. John and Jenny Grogan (Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston) adopt a cute yellow labrador pup, Marley. Between destroying furniture and failing obedience school, he grows up into a mischievous handful who brings the best out of the Grogans.

Benji (2008)

Benji (2018) is a reboot of the 1974 film of the same title. The movie narrates the story of an adorable dog named Benji who comes to the rescue of a brother and sister duo who stumble into grievous danger. They take the dog home, and he becomes a part of their family, healing their broken relationships.

Trouble (2019)

Trouble is a pampered dog to a wealthy and aged woman, Sarah Vanderwhoozie, played by Betty White. After her passing, he finds himself on the street, and his world is completely turned upside down. From struggling to take care of himself to learning to become street-smart in order to evade being captured by his former owner’s greedy children, Trouble’s story narrates his adventures in the real world.

101 Dalmatians (1996)

101 Dalmatians is a must-watch dog film, a children’s classic released in 1996, the film is equally loved by adults as well. The story follows the lives of two dog parents, Pongo and Perdy, who go on a rescue mission to save their pups kidnapped by the evil ">Cruella De Vil, who will skin them to design a new coat.